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EY51 XMG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,658 mi
Last recorded131,658 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 XMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 131,658 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 131,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,724 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,310 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 95,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag warning lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Traction control system in operative, warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,830 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,298 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,484 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 XMG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMG, 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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EY51 XMG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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