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KE51 SFY

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 SFY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,313 miles

front pads worn close to legal limit

Both front tyres wearing thin on the inside

Fail 8 Mar 2018 115,313 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres wearing thin on the inside

front pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,006 miles

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

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

crack in screen but not in direct view of driver

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,374 miles

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

asr light on

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,011 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,011 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,910 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,910 miles

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

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)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,539 miles

Front disc's slightly lipped.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear centre of tred.

Offside front tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,116 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,540 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 SFY is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SFY, 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 KE51 SFY registered?

KE51 SFY is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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