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HV51 YDG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,084 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 142,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 139,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 135,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,895 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both wipers smear slightly advise change

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,814 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,733 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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HV51 YDG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV51 YDG, 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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HV51 YDG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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