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HJ51 YHA

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,108 miles

slight play osf inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Aug 2016 134,108 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play osf inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Jun 2015 128,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2015 128,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,849 miles

rear axle rusty

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2013 96,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

rear axle rusty

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,238 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,453 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,201 miles

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

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

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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HJ51 YHA 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 64.7%.

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 HJ51 YHA, 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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HJ51 YHA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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