2001 Audi S3 1.8L Petrol · KE51 YSS
2001 Audi S3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 141,048 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KE51 YSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 141,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE51 YSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi S3 (KE51 YSS) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure o/s bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/sr at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”.
KE51 YSS Mileage History
- 06/03/2023137,506 mi
- 28/03/2024138,925 mi+1,419 mi
- 15/04/2024138,931 mi+6 mi
- 03/04/2025141,048 mi+2,117 mi
- 12/04/2025141,048 mi
Average of roughly 1,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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