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YJ51 GVY

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,081 mi
Last recorded133,081 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 GVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,081 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 133,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

diagnostic lamp on.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,903 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 102,952 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 10 Nov 2010 100,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 144,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 133,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 117,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 117,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 102,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 87,541 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 GVY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

YJ51 GVY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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