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PN51 ZXR

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,752 mi
Last recorded119,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ZXR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 119,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,094 miles

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

Underbody covered in anti corrosion seal , cannot inspect some items and areas

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,094 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking rear hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underbody covered in anti corrosion seal , cannot inspect some items and areas

Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,772 miles

Brake pipes covered in anti corrosion spray making inspection hard. some pipes appear swollen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,772 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in anti corrosion spray making inspection hard. some pipes appear swollen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,225 miles

Underbody and pipes covered in anti corrosion spray , cannot inspect properly

Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside reverse light not working

Underbody and pipes covered in anti corrosion spray , cannot inspect properly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,329 miles

Brake pipes covered in anti corrosion spray , cannot inspect properly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes covered in anti corrosion spray , cannot inspect properly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,901 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,901 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,708 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,163 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,163 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 10 Sep 2013 72,085 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 30 Aug 2012 65,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 377,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,644 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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PN51 ZXR is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

PN51 ZXR is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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