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S5 FON

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FON
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 130,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 127,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,010 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 93,799 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,077 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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S5 FON is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S5 FON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 FON registered?

S5 FON is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is S5 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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