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S3 TJL

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,208 mi
Last recorded43,208 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TJL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,313 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 39,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,221 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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S3 TJL 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 94.1%.

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 S3 TJL, 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 S3 TJL registered?

S3 TJL is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is S3 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 TJL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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