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EY51 WWR

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 153,690 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 153,679 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 152,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 149,083 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 147,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 133,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,281 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,468 miles

wear in o/s/f top shocker mounting

wear o/s/r anti-roll bar link BORDRELINE

Fail 27 Sep 2012 121,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wear in o/s/f top shocker mounting

wear o/s/r anti-roll bar link BORDRELINE

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,490 miles

both side repeators fading borderline

chip in screen

n/s/r indicator fading

wear in front top shocker mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,150 miles

both front tyres only just legal

rear number plate deteriated

wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,061 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 WWR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

EY51 WWR is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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