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AD51 WYB

2001 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,564 mi
Last recorded259,564 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 259,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 254,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 254,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 248,646 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arms,rear bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 243,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 242,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Mar 2014 237,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspension bushes deterioating.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 228,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 206,153 miles

front brake discs inner face in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r wheel bearing make slight noise no roughness found

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2011 169,891 miles

*********FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE (IE) RUSTY AND PITTED****************************

***///*****OIL LEAK FROM AROUND TURBO AND INTER COOLER ******************************

***lower part of bumper n/s insecure********

**O/S/F/ CV BOOT HAS A SMALL CUT IN ****

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f inner cv boot started to crack and split

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread 225/45/17/R/F

o/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 25 Feb 2011 169,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

*********FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE (IE) RUSTY AND PITTED****************************

***///*****OIL LEAK FROM AROUND TURBO AND INTER COOLER ******************************

***lower part of bumper n/s insecure********

**O/S/F/ CV BOOT HAS A SMALL CUT IN ****

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f inner cv boot started to crack and split

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread 225/45/17/R/F

o/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 135,675 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wiperblades poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2010 135,675 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front wiperblades poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,648 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 120,477 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 99,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 99,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 95,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 84,438 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AD51 WYB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 WYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 WYB registered?

AD51 WYB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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