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YR51 CYA

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,138 mi
Last recorded124,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S/R & N/S/R tyres are cracking in tread

coolant level low

Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (P) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (P) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S/R & N/S/R tyres are cracking in tread

coolant level low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,225 miles

Both front headlamps slightly discoloured

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 119,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front headlamps slightly discoloured

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,351 miles

both front tyres outer sidewall markings rubbed away

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

both rear brakes binding very slightly

corrosion in brake ferrules

corrosion in exhaust system

front and rear discs slightly corroded

n/s and o/s side repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

product on headlight lenses

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,045 miles

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres outer sidewall markings deteriorated

centre stop light has 2 bulbs inop

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s and o/s side repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s but meets requirements

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brakes binding very slightly

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres outer sidewall markings deteriorated

centre stop light has 2 bulbs inop

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s and o/s side repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s but meets requirements

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brakes binding very slightly

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,389 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,858 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,155 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 Oct 2010 86,733 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front tyres worn low

o/s/f brake disc inner scored slightl;y

slight damage to o/s/r brake hose

Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front tyres worn low

o/s/f brake disc inner scored slightl;y

slight damage to o/s/r brake hose

Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres just passed test

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,546 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,388 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 45,424 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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YR51 CYA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YR51 CYA, 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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YR51 CYA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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