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Y458 KDP

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,791 mi
Last recorded125,791 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 KDP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 111,784 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,513 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f head light slightly loose

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,617 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,567 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,530 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,953 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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Y458 KDP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black 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 Y458 KDP, 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 Y458 KDP registered?

Y458 KDP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y458 KDP safe to buy?

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