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Y458 UGK

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

226,265 mi
Last recorded226,265 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 226,265 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Aug 2025 226,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2024 219,448 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Aug 2024 219,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2023 212,243 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 212,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 205,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 198,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 192,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 186,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 178,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 171,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 171,131 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 162,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 156,393 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 149,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 148,836 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 138,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 128,993 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 128,993 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2011 119,841 miles

2 high level brake ligh tbulbs NW.

Slight weap from PAS hose at Rack.

Pass 15 May 2010 110,472 miles

engine and gearbox are oily - suspect oil is leaking from timing chain tensioner seals and rocker cover gasket areas

Pass 23 May 2009 101,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,951 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and has a nail in it

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush split

offside rear spring mount split

Fail 12 May 2007 80,795 miles

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

Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Slight leak from offside inner c.v boot

Pass 16 May 2006 73,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UGK is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y458 UGK registered?

Y458 UGK is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y458 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y458 UGK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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