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S3 HWO

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 166,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 159,189 miles

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 153,629 miles

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)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

front spot lights come on when sidelights turned on !

Fail 3 Jul 2017 153,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

front spot lights come on when sidelights turned on !

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 136,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 133,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,559 miles

K light on

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,408 miles

front suspension arm bushes poor

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 72,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,377 miles

o/s cv boot

rear indicators fading

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,147 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 HWO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HWO, 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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S3 HWO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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