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S3 POC

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,381 mi
Last recorded76,381 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,999 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 75,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 74,708 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 68,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,934 miles

Nearside head light lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 66,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 65,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 64,375 miles

center stop light inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,289 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,766 miles

rear discs pitted on inner side

front discs pitted on inner side

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs pitted on inner side

rear discs pitted on inner side

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 56,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 53,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,560 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 POC is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 POC, 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 POC registered?

S3 POC is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is S3 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 POC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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