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R11 DCV

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,298 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,621 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2006 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R11 DCV is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R11 DCV, 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 R11 DCV registered?

R11 DCV is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is R11 DCV safe to buy?

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