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Y845 JKX

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,938 mi
Last recorded108,938 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 JKX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 97,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 85,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

1 high level stop light inoperative

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,449 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,429 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2008 55,993 miles

rear pads squeal plates

both c.v boots

Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,993 miles

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

both c.v boots

rear pads squeal plates

Pass 11 Aug 2007 50,163 miles

advise inner edge of offside rear tyre

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,582 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 46,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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Y845 JKX is a 2001 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y845 JKX, 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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Y845 JKX is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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