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KJ51 BRV

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BRV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 144,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 142,902 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

condition n/s and o/s outer c v boots BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

handbrake travel

lift in both front top suspension mountings

oil leak on engine

security of rear seats

tyre close to inner wings on full lock

Pass 30 Dec 2013 135,635 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 129,459 miles

slight play at rear suspension

Pass 28 Dec 2011 121,021 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,350 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 282,546 miles

nearside headlamp does not seem as 'Blue' as offside lamp.these are discharge lamps!

offside front tyre pressure was very low-some slight crac king on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2009 282,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp does not seem as 'Blue' as offside lamp.these are discharge lamps!

offside front tyre pressure was very low-some slight crac king on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 245,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 210,743 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 210,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside lower wishbone rear bush is starting to separate

offside front position lamp is dim

Pass 5 Dec 2006 172,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 133,259 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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KJ51 BRV is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ51 BRV, 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 KJ51 BRV registered?

KJ51 BRV is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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