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LY51 DFN

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,221 miles

Engine oil leak

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel tank support strap corroded

Headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,221 miles

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

Fuel tank support strap corroded

Headlamp washers inoperative

Engine oil leak

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,145 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Exhaust bolts and fixings corroded and deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary and secondary treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At the back of engine and bottom but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe ferrules corroded and pipes covered in oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tank straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also tyre has cut through to the cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shockers corroded

Exhaust bolts and fixings corroded and deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary and secondary treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At the back of engine and bottom but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe ferrules corroded and pipes covered in oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tank straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil around hose at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

deterioration on exhaust fixings and joints nuts /bolts

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front position light duller

Fail 24 Jun 2021 120,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil around hose at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

deterioration on exhaust fixings and joints nuts /bolts

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front position light duller

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 May 2019 118,018 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working (required after 1/9/2009)

nearside front foglamp missing

Fail 9 May 2019 118,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working (required after 1/9/2009)

nearside front foglamp missing

Pass 1 May 2018 117,009 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,002 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 113,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 100,564 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 100,564 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,837 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,805 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre.not repairable

Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,376 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

no plates dirty

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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LY51 DFN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LY51 DFN, 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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LY51 DFN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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