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YJ51 YEX

2001 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,529 mi
Last recorded144,529 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 YEX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 144,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 139,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 139,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 136,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 135,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 128,824 miles

brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,755 miles

near side rear tyre getting worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting worn

steering pipes loose

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear tyre getting worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting worn

steering pipes loose

Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,030 miles

Rear discs pitted - Inner faces.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 105,303 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,540 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,512 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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YJ51 YEX is a 2001 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEX, 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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YJ51 YEX is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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