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Y332 DCV

2001 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,848 miles

drivers seat not reclining

front brake discs slight corrosion

front exhaust upper heat shield insecure

front windscreen damaged

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished condition

offside front tyre slightly low tread on edge [ 225/40/18/92Y ]

offside rear shock absorber corroded condition

Fail 16 Apr 2019 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

drivers seat not reclining

front brake discs slight corrosion

front exhaust upper heat shield insecure

front windscreen damaged

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished condition

offside front tyre slightly low tread on edge [ 225/40/18/92Y ]

offside rear shock absorber corroded condition

Pass 21 May 2018 102,160 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,115 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)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

n/s wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

corrosion in front suspension struts

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

engine management illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,647 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,501 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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Y332 DCV is a 2001 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y332 DCV, 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 Y332 DCV registered?

Y332 DCV is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y332 DCV safe to buy?

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