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AF51 YVZ

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YVZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 142,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,001 miles

225/45/R17/91W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Numerous oil leaks.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Numerous oil leaks.

225/45/R17/91W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,999 miles

Emissions not tested Engine temperature too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

225/45/R17/91W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

multiple chips on screen

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,716 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (slightly cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs slightly worn/scored & nearside rear brake discs burnt red & brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (slightly cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake discs slightly worn/scored & nearside rear brake discs burnt red & brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bumper sticking out slightly

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bumper sticking out slightly

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,526 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,894 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,863 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,450 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on / traction control light on

Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on / traction control light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,936 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 47,472 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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AF51 YVZ is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AF51 YVZ, 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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AF51 YVZ is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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