MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light illuminated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light illuminated
engine management light illuminated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light illuminated
Engine managment light illuminated
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear lamp assembely damaged but not affecting light output
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear lamp assembely damaged but not affecting light output
Plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection
Engine managment light illuminated
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear lamp assembely damaged but not affecting light output
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear lamp assembely damaged but not affecting light output
Plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light illuminated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light illuminated
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
centre exhaust bracket corroded
engine management light on
near side rear tyre worn to 4mm
offside rear brake slight binding
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both rear brake disc deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bolt loose on off side inner coupling on drive shaft
both rear brake disc deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake travel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coolant reservoir cap missing
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF51 YVL is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2001.
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