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EA51 LRK

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,324 mi
Last recorded140,324 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LRK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,324 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 140,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 127,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,683 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,255 miles

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

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

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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EA51 LRK is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA51 LRK, 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 EA51 LRK registered?

EA51 LRK is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is EA51 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 LRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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