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Y451 EBW

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 EBW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 37,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,674 miles

brake pipe from o/s/r flexi hose running along suspension arm slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,633 miles

brake pipe from o/s/r flexi hose running along suspension arm slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe from o/s/r flexi hose running along suspension arm slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,416 miles

nearside rear tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Pass 7 May 2011 24,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,327 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 7,839 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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Y451 EBW is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y451 EBW, 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 Y451 EBW registered?

Y451 EBW is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y451 EBW safe to buy?

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