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YV51 WLU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,835 mi
Last recorded162,835 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,531 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 143,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 143,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,150 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 127,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 107,410 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 90,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,816 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,005 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 WLU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

YV51 WLU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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