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Y474 PFM

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,659 mi
Last recorded150,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 PFM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,616 miles

handbrake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

o/s headlamp tarnishing

Pass 31 May 2012 116,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 116,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,532 miles

all four brake discs worn / corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

all four brake discs worn / corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2009 110,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 105,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,762 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 99,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,813 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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Y474 PFM is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green 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 Y474 PFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y474 PFM registered?

Y474 PFM is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y474 PFM safe to buy?

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