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S3 FOE

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,370 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 122,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 120,790 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 118,559 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 113,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 110,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,938 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 102,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer cable starting to collapse

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,331 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,331 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 53,121 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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S3 FOE 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 55.6%.

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 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 FOE, 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 FOE registered?

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

Is S3 FOE safe to buy?

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