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Y477 NBU

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,854 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,630 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 90,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 14 Feb 2009 79,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,659 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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Y477 NBU is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y477 NBU, 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 Y477 NBU registered?

Y477 NBU is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y477 NBU safe to buy?

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