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Y856 UOL

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 UOL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,970 miles

all four tyres worn very low on both inner and outer edges, and centre treads close to legal limit

nearside front electronic potentiometer link broken

Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,970 miles

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

all four tyres worn very low on both inner and outer edges, and centre treads close to legal limit

nearside front electronic potentiometer link broken

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,035 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 68,452 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,880 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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Y856 UOL is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y856 UOL, 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 Y856 UOL registered?

Y856 UOL is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y856 UOL safe to buy?

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