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CN51 YKJ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 YKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle unable to maintain RPM for vehicle emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve broken

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,285 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

unable to hold revs in range for emissions test

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

unable to hold revs in range for emissions test

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,126 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 81,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 79,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,969 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,349 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,962 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 587,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,617 miles

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

centre exhaust broken away from exhaust clamp

Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,082 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 39,082 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,074 miles

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

both front tyres only just passed test

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

one bulb not working in centre brake light

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,425 miles

Both rear wheels/brakes binding. †

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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CN51 YKJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 CN51 YKJ, 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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CN51 YKJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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