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YN51 FEM

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator corner ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,388 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator corner ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,478 miles

all coil springs corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished

service light on

starter motor noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 81,250 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,477 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,973 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,395 miles

o/s cv gaitor leaking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,570 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 27,396 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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YN51 FEM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YN51 FEM, 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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YN51 FEM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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