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YH51 AJT

2001 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,535 mi
Last recorded166,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AJT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 166,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 166,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 150,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 141,417 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 135,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 129,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 129,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 122,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,783 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,129 miles

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

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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YH51 AJT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH51 AJT, 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 YH51 AJT registered?

YH51 AJT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 AJT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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