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AP51 ZYD

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,962 mi
Last recorded169,962 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 169,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 164,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 158,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 153,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,367 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,708 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 148,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 144,562 miles

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)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 141,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock weak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock weak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,736 miles

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

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

o/s/f window inop

Pass 13 Sep 2011 133,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 130,059 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Sep 2009 126,101 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear brake rubbing, braking system may require attention.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 115,526 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 104,116 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 104,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,488 miles

slight movemount in n/s front top shock bush

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 ZYD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYD, 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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What year was AP51 ZYD registered?

AP51 ZYD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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