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AF51 YMU

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,701 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant leak on cam belt side of engine, possible water pump

Fail 10 Jul 2017 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant leak on cam belt side of engine, possible water pump

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,849 miles

Coolant staining cam belt side of engine possible water pump leaking

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Service lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,849 miles

Coolant staining cam belt side of engine possible water pump leaking

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Service lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Jul 2014 90,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,360 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate marked

Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate marked

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cant see brake fluid

front disc's corroded

osr tyre slight stepping

Fail 24 Sep 2011 64,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cant see brake fluid

front disc's corroded

osr tyre slight stepping

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,542 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,201 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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AF51 YMU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF51 YMU, 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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AF51 YMU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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