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KE51 RCY

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,641 mi
Last recorded132,641 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 132,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2022 132,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 121,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 121,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,524 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,517 miles

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

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

FRONT TYERS WORN UNEVEN

Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak pas hose

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,310 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak pas hose

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,877 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windcsreen

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,112 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm inner bushes slight unbonding

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,017 miles

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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KE51 RCY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE51 RCY, 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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KE51 RCY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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