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RE51 XSP

2001 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XSP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,006 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 105,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 104,613 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 104,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,462 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,311 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,569 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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RE51 XSP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE51 XSP, 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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RE51 XSP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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