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AK51 YJO

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,815 mi
Last recorded112,815 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,815 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,025 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Fail 24 Nov 2011 103,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,481 miles

N/S/F TYRE 3MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS

TRACKING

Fail 13 Nov 2010 97,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE 3MM

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS

TRACKING

Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,263 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 88,261 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,661 miles

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

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

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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AK51 YJO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK51 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 YJO registered?

AK51 YJO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 YJO safe to buy?

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