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LFZ 7879

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 7879
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,629 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,629 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/SIDE INNER FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/SIDE OUTER FRONF (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFF/SIDE FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn N/SIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,579 miles

High level brake light has a couple segments n/w

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,579 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

High level brake light has a couple segments n/w

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,660 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,052 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,626 miles

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

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

n/s blade torne at ends

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,359 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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LFZ 7879 is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFZ 7879, 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 LFZ 7879 registered?

LFZ 7879 is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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