MOT Status
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197,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant leak
different coil springs on rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolant leak
different coil springs on rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire CAT (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s shrouds (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s shrouds (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
headlights in poor condition
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 OMF is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 S3 OMF, 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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S3 OMF is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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