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YV51 FHP

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

262,032 mi
Last recorded262,032 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 262,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanging peg snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 262,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanging peg snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 250,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 240,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 230,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 230,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 219,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 207,378 miles

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 194,279 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2014 182,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 171,250 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 158,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 146,891 miles

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

both rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2010 131,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 113,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,241 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 80,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,838 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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YV51 FHP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YV51 FHP, 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 YV51 FHP registered?

YV51 FHP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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