MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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)
ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.
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.
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.
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advise, N/S front wishbone rubber bush split and deteriorated.
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)
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)
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
see advisory sheet
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
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?
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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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