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YG51 HKM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,827 miles

both front indicator repeater lights faded in colour

clicking noise heard when turning

engine management light showing

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 17 Oct 2014 126,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front indicator repeater lights faded in colour

clicking noise heard when turning

engine management light showing

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 May 2013 116,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 116,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 102,170 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 91,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,339 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 89,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 84,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 79,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,435 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 68,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

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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YG51 HKM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG51 HKM, 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 YG51 HKM registered?

YG51 HKM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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