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Y157 LMO

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,083 mi
Last recorded79,083 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,247 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 73,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,083 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,195 miles

Offsiode coil spring broken at top

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,728 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,176 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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Y157 LMO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y157 LMO, 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 Y157 LMO registered?

Y157 LMO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y157 LMO safe to buy?

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