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M33 BBN

2001 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,452 mi
Last recorded158,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BBN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 152,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,206 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding near flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

advise fully secure fuel filter ... slightly loose in restraints

Fail 23 Sep 2020 112,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding near flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

advise fully secure fuel filter ... slightly loose in restraints

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,736 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,003 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,003 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,355 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 56,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,227 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,355 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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M33 BBN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M33 BBN, 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 M33 BBN registered?

M33 BBN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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