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FD51 YGC

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,089 mi
Last recorded186,089 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 186,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 185,983 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage number plate screws (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working x2 side (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 174,120 miles

emission's to low to register

slight damage to both lower cills

Fail 20 May 2016 174,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brake is applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with position lamp (1.7.5c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 170,158 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

n/s/f brake wear wire broken

o/s/f side light dim

slight corrosion to varios brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2015 170,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

n/s/f brake wear wire broken

o/s/f side light dim

slight corrosion to varios brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2013 155,830 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,450 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 127,705 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 127,705 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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,496 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 108,496 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 58,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,713 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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FD51 YGC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD51 YGC, 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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FD51 YGC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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