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Y974 RVR

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 RVR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,438 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,301 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,937 miles

rear brake pads looking lowe

rear no plate insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2009 87,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,578 miles

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 103,200 miles

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

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

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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Y974 RVR is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y974 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y974 RVR registered?

Y974 RVR is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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