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DE51 CXJ

2001 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

240,187 mi
Last recorded240,187 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CXJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 240,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 234,725 miles

Central Front engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 228,800 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 228,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 222,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 211,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 199,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 199,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 182,387 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 166,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 153,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 144,910 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 144,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 138,367 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 138,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 129,296 miles

near side cv boot split

Fail 3 Nov 2009 129,290 miles

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

near side cv boot split

Fail 13 Oct 2008 114,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 114,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,496 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 87,496 miles

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

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

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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DE51 CXJ is a 2001 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE51 CXJ, 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 DE51 CXJ registered?

DE51 CXJ is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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