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LD51 FTN

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 111,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,780 miles

both front headlamp lens deterating

rear brake discs corerowed

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,780 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front headlamp lens deterating

rear brake discs corerowed

Pass 8 May 2012 98,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 86,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F Inner CV Boot Insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,764 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 75,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 48,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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LD51 FTN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD51 FTN, 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 LD51 FTN registered?

LD51 FTN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LD51 FTN safe to buy?

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