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S300 HAT

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 HAT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 139,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,201 miles

PLay N/S/F anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 66,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,969 miles

baby seat fitted to nsr , belt not checked

front brake discs corroded on inside surface

nail in nsr tyre

tyres low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,889 miles

contact corrosion on brake discs inside face

vrery small chips in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 41,336 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 41,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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S300 HAT is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S300 HAT, 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 S300 HAT registered?

S300 HAT is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is S300 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 HAT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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