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YX51 WHL

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 103,201 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,942 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly n/s rear (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 94,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly n/s rear (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,241 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,399 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 51,329 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,708 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 38,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2007

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,856 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 WHL is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

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

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