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Y481 EUD

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Dec 2025 128,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes corroded next to flexi on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Nov 2025 128,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes corroded next to flexi on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front inner tie rods corroded on both ends

Front track rod ends corroded on both ends

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Jul 2025 128,771 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,652 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2022 121,211 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 119,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 119,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level on minimum mark on dipstck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

advise general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,341 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))

advise all four brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,341 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

advise all four brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,699 miles

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,115 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2010 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,898 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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Y481 EUD is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y481 EUD, 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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Y481 EUD is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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