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YX51 WGZ

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 141,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 141,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps seam to have bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking off union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,733 miles

wipers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2018 137,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

coolant bottle empty, coolant leak

main axle bushes have play

Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15H cs (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

coolant bottle empty, coolant leak

main axle bushes have play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,710 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corrdoed

Both rear tyres low 195/65 15

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes poor

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,710 miles

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

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corrdoed

Both rear tyres low 195/65 15

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes poor

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,752 miles

3rd brake light has 3 bulbs out

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 116,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

3rd brake light has 3 bulbs out

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 109,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 96,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 93,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 88,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 48,192 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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YX51 WGZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX51 WGZ, 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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YX51 WGZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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