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Y742 NLF

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal not as firm as normal for a vehicle of this type

Foot brake travel more than normal for a vehicle of this type.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 82,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,997 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,508 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,643 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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Y742 NLF is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y742 NLF, 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 Y742 NLF registered?

Y742 NLF is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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