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Y713 DAB

2001 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,603 mi
Last recorded159,603 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 159,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 159,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both inner driveshaft boots split.

oil leaks.

power steering noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2009 144,789 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 144,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 137,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 137,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 132,771 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 132,771 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 76,261 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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Y713 DAB is a 2001 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y713 DAB, 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 Y713 DAB registered?

Y713 DAB is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y713 DAB safe to buy?

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