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LV51 PUA

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,742 mi
Last recorded128,742 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 PUA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,683 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads close to limits

slight splits in o/s/ and n/s/f lower wishbone bushes

very small hole in o/s/f outer cv boot around clip

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,082 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads close to limits

slight splits in o/s/ and n/s/f lower wishbone bushes

very small hole in o/s/f outer cv boot around clip

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,431 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 72,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear inner disc pads appear worn low

Fail 10 Oct 2007 71,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear inner disc pads appear worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (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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LV51 PUA is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV51 PUA, 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 LV51 PUA registered?

LV51 PUA is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LV51 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 PUA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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