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Y476 HYC

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,367 mi
Last recorded174,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 HYC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 174,367 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 171,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 146,993 miles

slight play in steering arm tie rod ball joints

Fail 31 Jul 2014 146,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in steering arm tie rod ball joints

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front top strut mounts have slight play

tyres starting to feather

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,465 miles

both front top strut mounts have slight play

tyres starting to feather

Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,224 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,489 miles

Rear discs pitted & corroded

front discs pitted & corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,142 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 104,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,236 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 100,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y476 HYC is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y476 HYC, 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 Y476 HYC registered?

Y476 HYC is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y476 HYC safe to buy?

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