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YX51 RBU

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,759 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 129,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad spring (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad spring (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 124,832 miles

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframe, rear axle beam and all suspension components

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both heaqdlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 124,832 miles

both heaqdlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframe, rear axle beam and all suspension components

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,951 miles

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

both headlight lenses are fogged/ deteriorated

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlight lenses are fogged/ deteriorated

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,638 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,166 miles

centre exhaust clamps corroded

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 74,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 64,202 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 64,202 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,864 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 50,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YX51 RBU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX51 RBU, 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 YX51 RBU registered?

YX51 RBU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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