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DY51 UGG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

250,939 mi
Last recorded250,939 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 UGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 250,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 241,250 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undercarriage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 222,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 219,197 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 219,197 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 210,481 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 201,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken. (7.1.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 203,537 miles

Front brake pads appear uneven.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside head light bulb dull.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter small clip not tight.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition. (3.5.1i)

washer bottle leaks.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 203,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high also insecure.will not adjust. (1.8)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has 1 bulb out. (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads appear uneven.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside head light bulb dull.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter small clip not tight.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition. (3.5.1i)

oil level low.

washer bottle leaks.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 196,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 191,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 186,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 181,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 181,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 165,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 129,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 113,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DY51 UGG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY51 UGG, 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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DY51 UGG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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