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HX51 YFE

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 YFE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,090 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 78,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HX51 YFE is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HX51 YFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 YFE registered?

HX51 YFE is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HX51 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 YFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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