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X821 HHL

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX821 HHL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 159,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 159,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 157,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,130 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,029 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine fault light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,029 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine fault light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 126,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 107,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 107,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,805 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 93,770 miles

Offside 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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X821 HHL is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X821 HHL, 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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X821 HHL is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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