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CW53 OAG

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,261 mi
Last recorded157,261 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 OAG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 157,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 157,187 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,702 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 155,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding within plastic casing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding within plastic casing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding within plastic casing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding within plastic casing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 136,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,800 miles

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

both headlamps poor

Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 121,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 114,294 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,522 miles

centre silencer split

front anti-roll bar fouling leveling system arm

headlamp washers not working

traction control system fault

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,683 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 53,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 41,317 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 40,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CW53 OAG is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 97,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW53 OAG, 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 25 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CW53 OAG is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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