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Y426 HMY

2001 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,363 mi
Last recorded147,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 147,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 133,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 106,518 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 106,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,581 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 89,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,643 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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Y426 HMY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y426 HMY, 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 Y426 HMY registered?

Y426 HMY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y426 HMY safe to buy?

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