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EY51 TNU

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,693 mi
Last recorded199,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 199,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 196,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 190,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 182,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 182,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 175,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 152,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 140,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 114,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 114,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 96,376 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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EY51 TNU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY51 TNU, 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 EY51 TNU registered?

EY51 TNU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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