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YK51 BPZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,278 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 156,241 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks on the inner wall

Pass 13 Aug 2015 144,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 144,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,492 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,287 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,287 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,461 miles

front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ wear

front top suspension mountings slight movement

rear anttiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,051 miles

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/wear

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

oil leak

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

oil leak

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear wiper blade rubber split

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 BPZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK51 BPZ, 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 BPZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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