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Y233 OHB

2001 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,279 mi
Last recorded224,279 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 OHB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 224,279 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 223,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 210,793 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

no h/light washers fitted,not sure of lumen output.

rear coil springs are at maximum setting and suspension is very hard.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 210,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

no h/light washers fitted,not sure of lumen output.

rear coil springs are at maximum setting and suspension is very hard.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 199,902 miles

CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 199,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 188,984 miles

FRONT POSITION LIGHTS DIFFERENT COLOURS, FUSEBOX ON TOP OF BATTERY LOOSE, COOLANT LEAK ON GEARBOX SIDE OF ENGINE

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

SLIGHT CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Nov 2013 188,984 miles

FRONT POSITION LIGHTS DIFFERENT COLOURS, FUSEBOX ON TOP OF BATTERY LOOSE, COOLANT LEAK ON GEARBOX SIDE OF ENGINE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 12 Oct 2012 175,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 174,758 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 160,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper worn

screenwash low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 160,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside wiper worn

screenwash low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,640 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 146,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 135,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 135,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 113,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 105,778 miles

ADVISE / WHEEL ALIGHNMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 105,778 miles

ADVISE / WHEEL ALIGHNMENT

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 101,139 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 101,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,437 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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Y233 OHB is a 2001 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y233 OHB, 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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Y233 OHB is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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