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BO51 DNJ

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DNJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2025 130,325 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,818 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,864 miles

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

rear wheels tight to turn . suspect brakes binding

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 114,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,392 miles

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

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

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

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

both front light units are starting to mist and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror glass is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front light units are starting to mist and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror glass is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Dec 2012 100,734 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front n/s tyre worn on edges

o/sn/s head lights starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2012 100,734 miles

front n/s tyre worn on edges

o/sn/s head lights starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,083 miles

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

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

front n/s tyre starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 76,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,239 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,694 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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BO51 DNJ is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BO51 DNJ, 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 BO51 DNJ registered?

BO51 DNJ is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BO51 DNJ safe to buy?

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