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YK51 BVM

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,692 mi
Last recorded179,692 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 179,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 179,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 151,639 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

glowplug light flashing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 135,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

glowplug light flashing

service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 121,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 121,175 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 7 Jan 2009 114,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 97,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 97,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,464 miles

damage to front windscreen

front number plate damaged

osf and nsf brake discs lipped and nsf inner dasc face edge corroding.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2005 52,204 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front wiper blade splitting

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 BVM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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