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W136 EAB

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,950 mi
Last recorded179,950 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 EAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 179,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 179,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 173,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 173,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear-next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 167,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 161,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 154,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 149,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 131,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,033 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake hoses are secured to struts with zip ties

head lamp washers have a leak under front bumper area

rear washer has no flow

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not eposing tyre cords. †nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2005 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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W136 EAB is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 100,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W136 EAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W136 EAB is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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