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YH51 AVO

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,167 mi
Last recorded173,167 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 173,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 173,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,360 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 164,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 160,542 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 160,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 153,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,479 miles

Engine Warning Light is on but not effecting the emissions result

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 18,188 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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YH51 AVO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

YH51 AVO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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