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YT51 AYG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 AYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,482 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,403 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 67,749 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 47,084 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,111 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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YT51 AYG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YT51 AYG, 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 YT51 AYG registered?

YT51 AYG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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