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FJ51 APU

2001 Audi S3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 APU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,597 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

abs light intermittently on

rear headlamp self leveling missing front presant

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,340 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,906 miles

power steering pipe damp

Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s wiper smeary

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 68,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 55,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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FJ51 APU is a 2001 Audi S3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ51 APU, 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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FJ51 APU is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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