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S3 BYN

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,791 mi
Last recorded96,791 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BYN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,791 miles

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

battery u/s

underside components corroded sitting about too long

Fail 30 Apr 2016 96,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nae water (8.2.3)

battery u/s

underside components corroded sitting about too long

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 95,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,251 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 78,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,767 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)

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 BYN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S3 BYN, 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 S3 BYN registered?

S3 BYN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is S3 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 BYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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