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Y212 JGY

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,098 mi
Last recorded65,098 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 JGY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,991 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,268 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,268 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,811 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 44,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 29,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 25,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,083 miles

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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Y212 JGY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y212 JGY, 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 Y212 JGY registered?

Y212 JGY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y212 JGY safe to buy?

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