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YJ51 DDX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,651 mi
Last recorded119,651 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,295 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 24 Apr 2015 99,859 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 23 Apr 2015 99,853 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

as above n/s/r

frt tyres close to limit

n/s/r ind pale colour

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 29 May 2012 93,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,243 miles

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

impact damage to osr quarter

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,164 miles

centre exhaust bracket weld broken away from pipe

rear inner brake discs deteriorated (corrorion)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket weld broken away from pipe

rear inner brake discs deteriorated (corrorion)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,332 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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YJ51 DDX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ51 DDX, 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 YJ51 DDX registered?

YJ51 DDX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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