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Y207 VGN

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,745 mi
Last recorded150,745 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 VGN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,745 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 150,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 148,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 148,777 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 144,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 134,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 134,575 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 110,034 miles

engine mangement light on

engine running hot

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 63,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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Y207 VGN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y207 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y207 VGN registered?

Y207 VGN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y207 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y207 VGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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