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YT51 XFD

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,957 mi
Last recorded157,957 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,957 miles

n/s mirror cracked suspension lowered springs rusty condition n/s/f tyre on limit o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 28 Nov 2016 157,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror cracked suspension lowered springs rusty condition n/s/f tyre on limit o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 7 May 2014 157,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

N/S non obligitry mirror cracked

N/S steering rack boot damp

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to both outer sills at front

Slight play at O/S of steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 153,141 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 155,139 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 140,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 126,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 119,577 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

washer jet blocked engine manemet light lit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,573 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,573 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,863 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,230 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 XFD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

YT51 XFD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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