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YK51 AWV

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 94,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 90,309 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear no plate deteriorated - recommend replacement

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tested under wet conditions.

Fail 31 Mar 2018 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tested under wet conditions.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,687 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2017 86,664 miles

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2016 83,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,890 miles

nearside headlamp aimed slightly low

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,398 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,799 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2010 65,494 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 65,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 64,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,882 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 64,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,850 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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YK51 AWV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK51 AWV, 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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YK51 AWV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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