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Y749 SVS

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 SVS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 127,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 114,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 114,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 87,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,025 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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Y749 SVS is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver 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 Y749 SVS, 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 Y749 SVS registered?

Y749 SVS is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y749 SVS 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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