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HY51 VYE

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,485 mi
Last recorded110,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VYE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2015 97,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,101 miles

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,079 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Sill trims fitted

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 24 Jan 2012 82,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front showing signs of wear

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Sill trims fitted

front pads- need to remove wheel for full check

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,806 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

plastic cover sills fitted

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,546 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 75,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,155 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,828 miles

Rear brake discs worn, rear pads getting down....nearside front tyre has a nail in the inner edge....offside front tyre getting down...

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,224 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,578 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 36,517 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HY51 VYE is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY51 VYE, 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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HY51 VYE is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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