MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
ADVISE / WHEEL ALIGHNMENT
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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