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Y52 EFT

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 EFT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,944 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 95,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,466 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 87,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,748 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 60,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,045 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 21 Aug 2008 54,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,036 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,765 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,765 miles

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

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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Y52 EFT is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y52 EFT, 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 Y52 EFT registered?

Y52 EFT is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y52 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 EFT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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