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Y251 FHK

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,578 mi
Last recorded146,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 FHK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 146,578 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 146,568 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front Macpherson struts, upper mounts worn.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sdiewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front and rear brake slight bind.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,614 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edge

offside front lower suspension arm rear mount bush starting to split

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,588 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2016 138,579 miles

Emissions not tested emissions - engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,412 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 130,412 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,479 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,862 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,255 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2008 73,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,442 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 55,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 8 May 2006 45,234 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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Y251 FHK is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y251 FHK, 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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Y251 FHK is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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