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PN51 CKY

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,748 mi
Last recorded150,748 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 CKY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 150,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 145,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 145,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm mis-shaped (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative incomplete (1.7.2)

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

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

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

ALL 4 TYRES STRETCHED ON RIMS.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT.

slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 140,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 110,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 99,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 99,807 miles

Offside 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 13 May 2011 94,951 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive noise

Fail 5 May 2011 94,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive noise

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,451 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,901 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front o/s wishbone bush starting to split

front tyres wearing on the edge

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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PN51 CKY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN51 CKY, 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 PN51 CKY registered?

PN51 CKY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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