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LJ51 DOH

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DOH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 136,940 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 136,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,733 miles

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

front + rear discs in poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 135,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front + rear discs in poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber missing

front and rear brake pads worn low

no.plates incorrectly spaced

ns mirror broken

osf drop glass faulty

osf tyre worn low

screen chipped

sills and chassis rails damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,009 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing

front and rear brake pads worn low

no.plates incorrectly spaced

ns mirror broken

osf drop glass faulty

osf tyre worn low

screen chipped

sills and chassis rails damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 111,664 miles

offside front lower wishbone inner,rear bush deteriorated to limits and needs attention

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 111,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front lower wishbone inner,rear bush deteriorated to limits and needs attention

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,454 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,594 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,016 miles

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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,829 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 50,626 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ51 DOH is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LJ51 DOH, 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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LJ51 DOH is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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