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FY51 DYH

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,846 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,939 miles

play in the steering inner joint

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 124,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,255 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,255 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,508 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

enginelight on

rear brake pads worn

tempreturegauge not working

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,665 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,847 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,974 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,210 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 65,210 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY51 DYH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY51 DYH, 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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FY51 DYH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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