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SP51 NGX

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,411 mi
Last recorded74,411 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NGX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,009 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 579,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,047 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,987 miles

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

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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SP51 NGX is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP51 NGX, 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 SP51 NGX registered?

SP51 NGX is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SP51 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NGX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 NGX have outstanding finance?

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