AUDI S3 CU51KCW has 28 MOTs

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This 2001 AUDI S3 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 165,566 miles 1 year ago on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 13:06.

The last MOT expired 6 months ago on Tuesday 21st January 2025. Book a new MOT?

The Tax expired 11 months ago on Friday 16th August 2024.

CU51KCW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 2025165,566 mi
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2024165,564 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Airbag Obviously Inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202230TH NOVEMBER 2023160,528 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Osr Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Nsf Track Rod End
  3. ADVISORY - All Steel Brake Pipes In Poor Condition
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 2022160,528 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On An Air Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - All Steel Brake Pipes In Poor Condition
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Osr Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  7. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Play In Nsf Track Rod End
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202124TH NOVEMBER 2022156,089 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 202019TH OCTOBER 2021153,880 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2020153,880 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH APRIL 201919TH OCTOBER 2020148,143 mi
PASSED20TH APRIL 201819TH APRIL 2019147,123 mi
PASSED20TH APRIL 201719TH APRIL 2018142,260 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH APRIL 2017142,260 mi
 
  1. PRS - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (1.4.b.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH APRIL 201612TH APRIL 2017132,668 mi
PASSED2ND APRIL 20151ST APRIL 2016123,540 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED1ST APRIL 2015123,471 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201319TH OCTOBER 2014108,990 mi
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201219TH OCTOBER 2013103,027 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 2012102,956 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. FAIL - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201119TH OCTOBER 201297,637 mi
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 201197,567 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201019TH OCTOBER 201189,031 mi
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 201089,031 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 200978,211 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Blade Insecure (8.2.2)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200919TH OCTOBER 201078,211 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20083RD OCTOBER 200965,438 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20073RD OCTOBER 200857,723 mi
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 20063RD OCTOBER 200742,627 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20053RD OCTOBER 200634,206 mi
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 200534,205 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

CU51KCW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

CU51KCW MOT Comments

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CU51KCW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 165,566 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,199 miles

CU51KCW FAQs

This Audi S3 with registration CU51KCW was manufactured on Wednesday 26th September 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2024 was 165,566 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 7,199 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Audi S3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means CU51KCW has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi S3 has had 45 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 3 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi S3 is currently Untaxed as the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), expired 11 months ago on Friday 16th August 2024 .

Does CU51KCW have an active MOT?

No, as of Friday 18th July 2025 CU51KCW does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 6 months ago on Tuesday 21st January 2025. Read more

Is CU51KCW Taxed?

No, as of Friday 18th July 2025 CU51KCW does not have Tax. The Tax expired 11 months ago on Friday 16th August 2024. Read more

When did CU51KCW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for CU51KCW was on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 13:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has CU51KCW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for CU51KCW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has CU51KCW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for CU51KCW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is CU51KCW?

CU51KCW is registered as a 2001 Audi S3. Read more

How many miles has CU51KCW done?

The odometer reading for CU51KCW at the last MOT in January 2024 was 165,566 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,199 miles per year. Read more

How old is CU51KCW?

The vehicle CU51KCW was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th September 2001. Read more

What colour is CU51KCW?

The official colour of CU51KCW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does CU51KCW have?

CU51KCW has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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