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S3 GHC

2001 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,654 mi
Last recorded91,654 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GHC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 91,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 89,835 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight play in top mount/bush.

Fail 11 May 2022 89,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight play in top mount/bush.

Pass 11 May 2021 88,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 86,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,670 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,670 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 73,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,471 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,650 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 28,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,729 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 GHC is a 2001 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GHC, 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 GHC registered?

S3 GHC is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is S3 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 GHC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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