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Y167 XBH

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

190,521 mi
Last recorded190,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 XBH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 190,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 174,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 144,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 131,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 104,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,821 miles

nearside front tyre ctread close to wear markers

suspension close to bump stops

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,553 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,967 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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Y167 XBH is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y167 XBH, 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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Y167 XBH is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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