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YK51 WUX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,841 mi
Last recorded155,841 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 WUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 155,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 148,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 105,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,751 miles

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

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

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 WUX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WUX, 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 YK51 WUX registered?

YK51 WUX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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