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S3 MTM

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,860 mi
Last recorded100,860 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MTM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,171 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,132 miles

Front brake discs appear very worn

Offside and nearside front upper strut mounting bushes are worn

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,071 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding

Offside and nearside McPherson struts upper mounting bushes are worn close to the limits

Rear propshaft anti-vibration ring is becoming insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2017 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears to the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding

Nearside rear tyre starting to split / tear on the inner sidewall

Offside and nearside McPherson struts upper mounting bushes are worn close to the limits

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder / tread band

Rear propshaft anti-vibration ring is becoming insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,605 miles

Engine is leaking oil

Nearside front brake hoses insecure

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush debonding

Play / wear on the offside and nearside upper suspension strut mounting nearing the limits

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,679 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,646 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and smooth on inner tread bands / shoulders.

Both rear tyres are wearing low on tread.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,390 miles

Front tyres have some wear on inner edges.

Very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link top joint.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,379 miles

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

Front tyres have some wear on inner edges.

Very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link top joint.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,898 miles

near side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars on inner edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

near side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,029 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,117 miles

off side front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,006 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low on edges of tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,320 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 MTM is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MTM, 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 MTM registered?

S3 MTM is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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