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W482 SMO

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 127,282 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 125,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 119,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,597 miles

drives door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,315 miles

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

slight damaged nearside outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,997 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,494 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 54,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,570 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,520 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W482 SMO is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W482 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W482 SMO registered?

W482 SMO is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W482 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W482 SMO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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