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both front suspension arms and hubs starting to rust
both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
nearside and offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish
power steering pipe/hose slightly damp
rear sub frame starting to rust
nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish
power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp
nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split
power steering hose slightly damp
rear springs starting to rust
both rear brake discs starting to rust
offside front wheel bearing slight play
power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside rear suspension coil spring, rear subframe and rear suspension lower arms starting to rust
power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp
rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust
front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split
offside rear suspension coil spring, rear suspension lower arms and rear subframe starting to rust
power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp
rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
offside rear suspension coil spring, rear suspension lower arms and rear subframe starting to rust
power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp
rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
power steering pipe slightly damp
rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
power steering pipe slightly damp
rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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S3 GXT is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?
S3 GXT is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is S3 GXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S3 GXT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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