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Y47 RWH

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 RWH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 151,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 149,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 148,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,370 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 140,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,698 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 138,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 129,836 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 122,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

E M LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,167 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 110,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,542 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,864 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r trye cut on inner edge not down to cords thou

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,923 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 37,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,050 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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Y47 RWH is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y47 RWH, 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 Y47 RWH registered?

Y47 RWH is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y47 RWH safe to buy?

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