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S3 NWW

2001 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,839 mi
Last recorded172,839 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NWW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 172,839 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 172,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 169,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 161,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 157,757 miles

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

rear left tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 154,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 154,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 151,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

movement in rear left anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 141,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wishbone rear buses split and perished.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,691 miles

Front anti-roll bar worn.

Front fog lamps turn on when position lamps turned on.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush perished and split.

Offside front wishbone rear bush split and perished.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 119,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti-roll bar worn.

Front fog lamps turn on when position lamps turned on.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush perished and split.

Offside front wishbone rear bush split and perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,813 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F wish bone rear bushes becoming unbonded.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,572 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F wishbone rear bushes worn.

Engine and gearbox oil stained.

Inner serface of front discs corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,572 miles

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

Both N/S/F and O/S/F wishbone rear bushes worn.

Engine and gearbox oil stained.

Inner serface of front discs corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,104 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split and leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,439 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 NWW is a 2001 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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