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Y388 GAP

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 GAP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 166,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2016 151,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,555 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 130,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 126,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,081 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 121,950 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT FAULT LAMP ILLUMINATED.

ENGINE NOISE ON START UP.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,915 miles

ALL TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEATSHIELD MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED AND INSECURE.

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V GAITOR STARTING TO SPLIT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,717 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 95,668 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,706 miles

Advise, N/S front wishbone rubber bush split and deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,682 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,360 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes debonding

front number plate cracked

rear axle slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,295 miles

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Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake discs lipped

all tyres perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

front tyres wearing on inner edges (raised tread)

rear axle slightly damp

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,397 miles

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside wing repeater showing white light

oil leak

slight dampness around rear diff

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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Y388 GAP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y388 GAP, 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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Y388 GAP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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