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Y217 GFG

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,768 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,181 miles

Battery cover loose.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush split.

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe damp with oil.

Traction control lamp on.

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

Wipers poor.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,181 miles

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

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

Battery cover loose.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush split.

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe damp with oil.

Traction control lamp on.

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,425 miles

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

traction control warning indicator on.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,622 miles

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

car runs very unevenly at time

front bumper damaged

under tray slight damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2009 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

car runs very unevenly at time

front bumper damaged

under tray slight damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,388 miles

Corrosion/wear ridges present/developing front & rear brake discs

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Some damage to front number plate

Pass 31 May 2006 41,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 41,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y217 GFG is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y217 GFG, 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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Y217 GFG is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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