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KE51 YSS

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,048 mi
Last recorded141,048 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 141,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to o/s rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 141,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/sr at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure o/s bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 138,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre at 2.7mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 138,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre at 2.7mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,506 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension bushes deteriorating and components corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,784 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside rear calliper inoperative (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,963 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight impact damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged yaw sensor (7.12 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight impact damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 115,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,254 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,172 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,971 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,696 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 YSS is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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