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Y209 JDY

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,796 mi
Last recorded190,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 JDY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 190,796 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 182,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 172,984 miles

Engine management light on.

Engine rattles.

Front tyres worn

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

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

Nearside front bumper loose

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside parking brake effort a little low.

Offside rear tyre worn.

Oil leak

Small chips to windscreen.

Wiper blades split.

Fail 9 May 2013 172,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Small chips to windscreen.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Engine rattles.

Front tyres worn

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

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

Nearside front bumper loose

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside parking brake effort a little low.

Offside rear tyre worn.

Oil leak

Wiper blades split.

Pass 9 May 2012 159,077 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 159,077 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 147,247 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 136,225 miles

Carbon Monoxide levels borderline

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 136,225 miles

Carbon Monoxide levels borderline

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,260 miles

Front anti roll bar collar split

Fail 4 Apr 2008 99,260 miles

Front anti roll bar collar split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 69,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 69,031 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y209 JDY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y209 JDY, 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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Y209 JDY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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