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YC51 ZKH

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,451 mi
Last recorded187,451 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 ZKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 187,451 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 187,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing ALL 4 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 173,295 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 26 Sep 2016 173,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 166,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,201 miles

engine manegment light is on

traction control light is on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,813 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,065 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,464 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,505 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from gearbox

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 ZKH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZKH, 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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YC51 ZKH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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