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PO51 RYO

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,313 mi
Last recorded168,313 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RYO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 168,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 168,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 168,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 167,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 167,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 167,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 166,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 166,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,807 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 159,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 153,965 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 153,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,667 miles

1lt oil added prior to test

both head lights reduced beam image due to condition of lenses

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

o/s wing mirror glass damaged but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

Fail 8 Jan 2013 142,667 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

1lt oil added prior to test

both head lights reduced beam image due to condition of lenses

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

o/s wing mirror glass damaged but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

Pass 26 Nov 2011 132,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,237 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,520 miles

offside front inner cv gater starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2005 46,824 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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PO51 RYO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 RYO, 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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PO51 RYO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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