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YC51 FDE

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,415 mi
Last recorded184,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 184,415 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

rear light lens damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 184,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 May 2011 175,463 miles

both front droplinks slightly deteriorated

nearside c v boot covered in grease but no leak visible

nearside front tyre sidewall scored

offside aim just on bottom marker

offside rear bumper has slight damaged

offside rear lense cracked and covered in tape

oil leak on engine

rear pads wearing low

slight play in nearside wheel

underneath engine covered in oil

Fail 9 May 2011 175,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front droplinks slightly deteriorated

nearside c v boot covered in grease but no leak visible

nearside front tyre sidewall scored

offside rear bumper has slight damaged

offside rear lense cracked and covered in tape

oil leak on engine

rear pads wearing low

slight play in nearside wheel

underneath engine covered in oil

Pass 5 May 2010 164,254 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel slight side to side play

Fail 1 May 2010 164,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel slight side to side play

Pass 12 Dec 2008 154,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

baby seat in back

second hand coil springs replaced at rear and both are corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 154,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

baby seat in back

Pass 28 Nov 2007 146,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,566 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 138,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 131,512 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 FDE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC51 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

YC51 FDE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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