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DN51 YJP

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YJP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 149,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 147,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 146,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 141,961 miles

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 28 May 2021 138,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 138,081 miles

Central Front Outer Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,916 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 136,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,004 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been welded on inside edge 1.5" long.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 121,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 116,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 111,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,087 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,046 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators.

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

near side front tyre is close to wear indicators.

off side front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,420 miles

clutch pedal linkage keeps coming off

Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,420 miles

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

clutch pedal linkage keeps coming off

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,600 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,600 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DN51 YJP is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN51 YJP, 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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DN51 YJP is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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