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Y521 KDP

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,537 mi
Last recorded182,537 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 KDP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 182,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

traction control light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 176,999 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack shows signs of leaking

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

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Fail 18 Apr 2019 176,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering rack shows signs of leaking

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

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 172,111 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 166,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 158,702 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 154,131 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 144,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 90,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 59,787 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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Y521 KDP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y521 KDP, 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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Y521 KDP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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