MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
rear light lens damaged
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front wheel slight side to side play
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YC51 FDE safe to buy?
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