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Y863 MAH

2005 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi S379,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 MAH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 118,973 miles

Both dip beam patterns weak

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 118,973 miles

Both dip beam patterns weak

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 111,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs rusty inner surfaces

nsf tyre 2mm inner edge

osf tyre 2/3mm inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 100,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn & pitted (not seriously weakend)

o/s/r brake slightiy restricted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,952 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner tyre wall

Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,952 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,449 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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Y863 MAH is a 2005 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,062 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 Y863 MAH, 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 21 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y863 MAH is a 2005 Audi S3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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