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Y288 WGO

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,571 mi
Last recorded138,571 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 WGO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,571 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front foglight switch faulty foglights come on with lights

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,239 miles

uunable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill cover fitted

wear front discs

wear rear discs

Fail 8 Jul 2006 56,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

uunable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill cover fitted

wear front discs

wear rear discs

Pass 8 Jul 2005 47,553 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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Y288 WGO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y288 WGO, 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 Y288 WGO registered?

Y288 WGO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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