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YK51 HXN

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 HXN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,401 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,777 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened at inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,940 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,746 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YK51 HXN is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK51 HXN, 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 YK51 HXN registered?

YK51 HXN is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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