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S3 BXD

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,486 mi
Last recorded205,486 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BXD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 205,486 miles

n/s front driving lamp insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2015 205,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s front driving lamp insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2014 188,866 miles

EML ON

n/s steering arm worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 184,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 169,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 149,474 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 149,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 130,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 130,482 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 120,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 112,338 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some visual checks

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod slightly worn

power steering pipe at n/s of steering rack damp

Fail 2 Jun 2008 112,313 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring some visual checks

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod slightly worn

power steering pipe at n/s of steering rack damp

Pass 15 May 2007 103,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 103,274 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2006 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate damaged

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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S3 BXD is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S3 BXD, 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 S3 BXD registered?

S3 BXD is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is S3 BXD safe to buy?

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