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Y472 HPA

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 28,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wiper washer bottle has leak

Fail 2 May 2019 28,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread grooves (225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wiper washer bottle has leak

Pass 16 May 2018 28,088 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 27,695 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 27,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2016 27,036 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2015 25,950 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2015 25,950 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 25,135 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 May 2014 25,129 miles

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)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2013 24,169 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 24,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 23,277 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,541 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,261 miles

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

bodywork has scratch

engine management lamp on

front number plate has crack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 21,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

bodywork has scratch

engine management lamp on

front number plate has crack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,160 miles

bodywork has scratches

brake disc has surface corrossion

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y472 HPA is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y472 HPA, 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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Y472 HPA is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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