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YH51 BBM

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,210 mi
Last recorded162,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 162,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades

exhaust bracket broke centre

n/s rear tyre on outside edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,583 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leaking gases

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust leaking gases

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,451 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 113,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 113,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,056 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 35,040 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 BBM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BBM, 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 BBM registered?

YH51 BBM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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