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S3 NKL

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,128 mi
Last recorded168,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 167,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 166,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 164,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 164,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 163,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 163,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 135,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 121,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

d/s and p/s lower outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 May 2012 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

d/s and p/s lower outer sill covers fitted.

d/s headlamp lens slightly misty .

p/s front outer cv gaiter very greasy !!

Pass 28 May 2011 105,561 miles

d/s and p/s front windows tinted , % unknown . but seem ok !?

d/s front dipped beam out put slightly hazey !!!

Fail 20 May 2011 105,561 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car presented with oil not regeristing on dip stick .

d/s and p/s front windows tinted , % unknown . but seem ok !?

d/s front dipped beam out put slightly hazey !!!

engine needed 1.5 litres of oil .

Pass 24 May 2010 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2010 96,063 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 78,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,480 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,825 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S3 NKL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 NKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S3 NKL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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