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YD51 SNU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,469 mi
Last recorded133,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 SNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 120,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,813 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 88,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,448 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,840 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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YD51 SNU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YD51 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD51 SNU registered?

YD51 SNU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YD51 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 SNU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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