MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
all tyres wearing low on inner edge
offside front lower suspension arm rear mount bush starting to split
slight deterioration to rear number plate
corrosion to rear suspension
Emissions not tested emissions - engine misfire (7.3.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to rear suspension
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
sill covers fitted
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
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)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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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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