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AP51 JGY

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,606 mi
Last recorded197,606 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 197,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush deterioated

Fail 20 Dec 2016 197,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush deterioated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 188,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 179,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in offside front top mount

Fail 11 Dec 2014 179,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in offside front top mount

Pass 10 Dec 2013 171,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 171,207 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engime light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,904 miles

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting has lift and movement present when load removed from the road wheel,indicating that slight wear is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face appears to be wearing thin,it is recommended that before considering renewal the disc thickness is compared to the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face appears to be wearing thin,it is recommended that before considering renewal the disc thickness is compared to the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.50mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.17mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 161,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting has lift and movement present when load removed from the road wheel,indicating that slight wear is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face appears to be wearing thin,it is recommended that before considering renewal the disc thickness is compared to the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face appears to be wearing thin,it is recommended that before considering renewal the disc thickness is compared to the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.50mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.17mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 153,326 miles

(2.4G.3)The nearside front lower suspenion arm rear bush has a slight split present.

(2.4G.3)The offside front lower suspenion arm rear bush has a split present.

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting has lift present indicating wear present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting has lift present indicating wear present

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre sectional width is worn down to 3.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre sectional width is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre sectional width is worn down to 3.0mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.0)The engine emissions control system has a vacuum leak present at the rear of the cylinder head assembly.

(7.1.1a)The exhaust CAT heat shield is missing,and the CAT securing device to centre exhaust pipe is excessively deteriorated

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads is to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the following listed items looked at within a reasonable persiod of time.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 145,108 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside front indicator repeater is slightly discoloured

(2.3G.3)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is splitting

(2.5C.1a)The offside and the nearside front drive shafts inner couplings gaiters to drive shafts small end clips are missing

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(8.2.3)The offside and the nearside windscreen washer(s) only have "one" on each side providing liquid,where normally more than one provides liquid

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 12 Dec 2009 136,858 miles

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm bush is slightly split

(2.4G.3)The offside front lower suspension arm bush is splitting

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical free play present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical free play present

(2.5C)The offside driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaitor has a securing device missing

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers "one of two" provide no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Fail 12 Dec 2009 136,858 miles

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm bush is slightly split

(2.4G.3)The offside front lower suspension arm bush is splitting

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical free play present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical free play present

(2.5C)The offside driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaitor has a securing device missing

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers "one of two" provide no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 130,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 119,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,273 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated † †offside inner c/v gaiter insecure † †engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2006 104,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning lamp illuminated † †offside inner c/v gaiter insecure † †engine oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2006 104,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AP51 JGY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP51 JGY, 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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AP51 JGY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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