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YS51 AXZ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 AXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2020

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 150,622 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2013 147,540 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 147,540 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 141,252 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 137,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 137,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,759 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 129,758 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 121,167 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 121,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,588 miles

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

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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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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What year was YS51 AXZ registered?

YS51 AXZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YS51 AXZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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