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LV51 LTF

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LTF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,720 miles

Both rear sills are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Insider shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill damaged & underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing tapped over (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

battery cable insecure

fuel filler cap seal perished

rear brake self levelling device broken (cabled tie repair present)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake servo noisy when brake pedal pressed

Fail 17 May 2019 91,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake servo noisy when brake pedal pressed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,009 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside headlamp misted

stone chips in zone (a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 87,942 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside headlamp misted

stone chips in zone (a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,723 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 125,723 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged and wearing on inside edge

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 5 May 2012 62,891 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)

both nearside tyre side walls damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,855 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,685 miles

ADVISE REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 20 May 2010 50,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 50,466 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,993 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 46,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,408 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 40,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LV51 LTF is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 LV51 LTF, 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 LV51 LTF registered?

LV51 LTF is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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