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HF51 YPN

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,489 mi
Last recorded145,489 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 145,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 110,918 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,396 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 102,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,131 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,580 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 69,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,439 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,548 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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HF51 YPN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue 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 HF51 YPN, 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 HF51 YPN registered?

HF51 YPN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is HF51 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 YPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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