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S321 LDA

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,959 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 130,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,656 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 122,599 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,047 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 111,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,267 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns are poor.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,245 miles

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

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

1. Head lamp beam patterns are poor.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,718 miles

1.near side front outer drive shaft gaiter becomming perished 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,721 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2012 86,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,679 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,645 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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S321 LDA is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S321 LDA, 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 S321 LDA registered?

S321 LDA is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is S321 LDA safe to buy?

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