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Y497 XAS

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,935 mi
Last recorded167,935 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 XAS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 167,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 161,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 157,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 157,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 155,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 125,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear and offside front tyres cut on sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,473 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 7 Jul 2014 121,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,361 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 108,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,682 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,321 miles

both front tyres close to limit

slight exhaust blow

slight play in front suspension/steering and balljoints

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,748 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front arm bushes starting to septate

o/s/r coil spring corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,739 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front arm bushes starting to septate

o/s/r coil spring corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,740 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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Y497 XAS is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y497 XAS, 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 Y497 XAS registered?

Y497 XAS is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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