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S3 OUO

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,314 mi
Last recorded137,314 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OUO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 137,314 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

both sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 128,870 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 128,870 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 115,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 May 2014 106,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyres low on edges

Pass 28 May 2013 100,932 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 100,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,634 miles

advise ns and os rear steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,871 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyres wear on inner and outer edges.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,871 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre hi-level brake light has two led's not working.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,281 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre hi-level brake light has two led's not working.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,204 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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S3 OUO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S3 OUO, 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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What year was S3 OUO registered?

S3 OUO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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