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S333 UUU

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,092 mi
Last recorded131,092 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 UUU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 131,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 125,491 miles

3 led out on upper brake light

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing (small split)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in both front top strut mounts

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

Rear headlight adjuster broken on nearisde suspension arm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,491 miles

3 led out on upper brake light

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing (small split)

Nearside 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)

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

Play in both front top strut mounts

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

Rear headlight adjuster broken on nearisde suspension arm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 116,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 116,295 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 105,496 miles

very slight grease staining offside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,449 miles

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

High level brake light has bulbs not working in light unit.

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe not secured to sub frame near to nearside front inner driveshaft joint,but not fowling.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 57,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,821 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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S333 UUU is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S333 UUU, 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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S333 UUU is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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