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YN51 FGO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak but not leaking

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen has area of concentrated scratching caused by defective wiper blade (just pass)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Front shock absorber weak but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25kgf (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak but not leaking

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen has area of concentrated scratching caused by defective wiper blade (just pass)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Front shock absorber weak but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25kgf (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 244,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 222,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres retreaded

front and rear bumpers damaged

os outer sill front damage

screen damaged

service due

traction control warning light on

wipers condition

Pass 7 Jul 2014 200,114 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 199,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 181,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2013 181,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 153,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 153,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 130,896 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 130,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 100,845 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,861 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,656 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 24 Jul 2006 64,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 64,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FGO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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