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YR51 XGE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,811 miles

Both front tyres running of on edges 195/65/15 V

Both headlight patterns poor

Both rear tyres age cracks in tread

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 97,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Both front tyres running of on edges 195/65/15 V

Both headlight patterns poor

Both rear tyres age cracks in tread

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,739 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,206 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded and mountings weak

slight bind both rear brakes

wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,034 miles

very slight bind both sides rear brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,501 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,484 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,730 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 47,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 40,143 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XGE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR51 XGE, 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 YR51 XGE registered?

YR51 XGE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is YR51 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 XGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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