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W234 PEY

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 PEY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,967 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s mirror backing damaged & secutity poor

n/s/f brake pad 1/2 worn

n/s/r tyre side wall cut/scuffed

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged/cut

side play in parking brake lever

Fail 6 Jan 2010 86,285 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smear slightly

n/s mirror backing damaged & secutity poor

n/s/f brake pad 1/2 worn

n/s/r tyre side wall cut/scuffed

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged/cut

side play in parking brake lever

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,266 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,987 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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W234 PEY is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W234 PEY, 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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W234 PEY is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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