MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Carbon Monoxide levels borderline
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Carbon Monoxide levels borderline
Oil leak
Front anti roll bar collar split
Front anti roll bar collar split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y209 JDY registered?
Y209 JDY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is Y209 JDY safe to buy?
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