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AK51 YKF

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,802 miles

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

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,736 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes disc's badly corroded inner side

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,450 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,058 miles

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

Plastic trim hanging down next to fuel tank

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,325 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,325 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,972 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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AK51 YKF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

AK51 YKF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AK51 YKF safe to buy?

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