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YC51 EWA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,787 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Nov 2016 69,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,477 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,442 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,889 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,637 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,608 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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YC51 EWA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC51 EWA, 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 YC51 EWA registered?

YC51 EWA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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