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YV51 NTA

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 NTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,222 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 100,222 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,928 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,616 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 66,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,610 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 42,077 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,542 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 NTA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YV51 NTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 NTA registered?

YV51 NTA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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