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Y722 BSX

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,717 mi
Last recorded168,717 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 BSX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 168,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 165,810 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 165,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested,fluid leak at rear.

Headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 150,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,549 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,925 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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Y722 BSX is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y722 BSX, 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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Y722 BSX is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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