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Y697 ERH

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,737 mi
Last recorded176,737 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 ERH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 176,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 165,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 144,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 138,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 131,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 112,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,546 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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Y697 ERH is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y697 ERH, 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 Y697 ERH registered?

Y697 ERH is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y697 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y697 ERH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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