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Y254 AOR

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 AOR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,872 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,056 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,336 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

catalyst in poor condition only just meets requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,858 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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Y254 AOR is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y254 AOR, 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 Y254 AOR registered?

Y254 AOR is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y254 AOR safe to buy?

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