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Y208 NWP

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 NWP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,241 miles

Nearside and Offside inner sill covers fitted at the time of test

Slight play in Offside front inner rack end

Subframe corroded not considered excessive

Pass 1 May 2018 118,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and rear of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and rear of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint cooling loop nearside of engine bay. (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 102,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 88,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,714 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,158 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,218 miles

advize rear wiper split.. †

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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Y208 NWP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y208 NWP, 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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Y208 NWP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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