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W221 RHR

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 RHR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025
Pass 19 Apr 2024
Pass 5 Jan 2022 164,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 164,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 164,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 163,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2016 157,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 147,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 131,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,078 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,011 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,011 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,860 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deterating

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Nov 2008 79,168 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front foglamp lens broken

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 63,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,549 miles

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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W221 RHR is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W221 RHR, 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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What year was W221 RHR registered?

W221 RHR is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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