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S300 MGT

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,034 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions just passed

engine light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,670 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,727 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,746 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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S300 MGT 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 94.4%.

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 S300 MGT, 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 S300 MGT registered?

S300 MGT is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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