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Y164 OFS

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 OFS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 123,883 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 123,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,778 miles

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 82,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,234 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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Y164 OFS is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y164 OFS, 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 Y164 OFS registered?

Y164 OFS is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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