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CU51 BEO

2001 Audi S3

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,520 mi
Last recorded149,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BEO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 149,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 148,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 147,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 146,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 146,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 143,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 138,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 138,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,116 miles

indicators slightly white

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

washers not supplying water to n/s

Fail 2 Aug 2011 135,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

indicators slightly white

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

washers not supplying water to n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,862 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 132,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 116,518 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre feathered to inner edge

rear discs deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2006 58,809 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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CU51 BEO is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU51 BEO, 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 CU51 BEO registered?

CU51 BEO is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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