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N900 EMB

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,996 mi
Last recorded156,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 EMB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 155,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,630 miles

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

oil leak down back of engine

Fail 1 Sep 2017 141,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

oil leak down back of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,220 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 137,218 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f and n/s/f outers (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 131,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner face of discs badly corroded

Slight engine oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Sep 2015 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner face of discs badly corroded

Slight engine oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,517 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 122,796 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 116,618 miles

All 4 tyres scrubbing the inner edges

Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 110,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 110,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,564 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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N900 EMB is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N900 EMB, 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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N900 EMB is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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