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YJ51 CZF

2001 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,967 mi
Last recorded108,967 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CZF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,487 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,786 miles

Chips in windscreen Nearside & offside

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to the cords

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chips in windscreen Nearside & offside

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to the cords

Fail 22 Dec 2008 65,689 miles

Nearside & Offside front lower arms Rear bushes separating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,689 miles

Nearside & Offside front lower arms Rear bushes separating

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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YJ51 CZF 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 YJ51 CZF, 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 YJ51 CZF registered?

YJ51 CZF is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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