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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components has corrosion
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components has corrosion
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all brake discs pitted slightly
at time of test offside front wheel is fouling on full lock off load but not when load is on vehicle
both front shocks have light misting of oil
nearside front ball joint has slight play
offside rear tyre perished and is on legal limit 1.6mm
offside steering rack arm has slight play
power steering pipe/hose to rack wet with oil but no leaks found
rear bump stops split
service,airbag and engine management lights on
signs of slight impact damage repair to offside front
sills slightly damaged
unable asses brake pipes due to plastic coat
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
all brake discs pitted slightly
at time of test offside front wheel is fouling on full lock off load but not when load is on vehicle
both front shocks have light misting of oil
nearside front ball joint has slight play
offside rear tyre perished and is on legal limit 1.6mm
offside steering rack arm has slight play
power steering pipe/hose to rack wet with oil but no leaks found
rear bump stops split
service,airbag and engine management lights on
signs of slight impact damage repair to offside front
sills slightly damaged
unable asses brake pipes due to plastic coat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
near side rear tyre on legal limit
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+ rear no plates discoloured
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YS51 AXZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS51 AXZ, 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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YS51 AXZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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