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Y189 HPE

2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelS3 QUATTRO
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in near side front tyre tread

How Reliable is the Audi S3 QUATTRO?

Based on 538 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Stop lamp not working 2
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Y189 HPE is a 2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Audi S3 QUATTRO fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y189 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S3 QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y189 HPE is a 2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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