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0140BPJ

2001 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,658 mi
Last recorded238,658 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration0140BPJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 238,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 238,658 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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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0140BPJ is a 2001 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 0140BPJ, 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 0140BPJ registered?

0140BPJ is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is 0140BPJ safe to buy?

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