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Y97 PTS

2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,969 mi
Last recorded122,969 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 PTS
MakeAudi
ModelS3 QUATTRO
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 122,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,522 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,464 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,951 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3 QUATTRO?

Based on 538 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Stop lamp not working 2
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Y97 PTS is a 2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Audi S3 QUATTRO fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y97 PTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S3 QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y97 PTS registered?

Y97 PTS is a 2001 Audi S3 QUATTRO, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y97 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 PTS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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