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Y674 MAH

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 MAH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013
Fail 21 Oct 2013 121,442 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,920 miles

Oil leak

air bag light & engine management light on

drivers window will not close correctly

rattle under car suspect exhaust baffles

stickers on screen moved prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,476 miles

O/S/R pads appear low

front tyres are wearing on edges

offside rear shockabsorber cover very poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R pads appear low

front tyres are wearing on edges

offside rear shockabsorber cover very poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,281 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,459 miles

hazard light switch is under sat nav

plastic trim underside of vehicle is damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hazard light switch is under sat nav

plastic trim underside of vehicle is damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,490 miles

slight leak nearside steering rack boot

Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak nearside steering rack boot

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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Y674 MAH is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y674 MAH, 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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Y674 MAH is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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