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YX51 YJP

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YJP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,135 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,135 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,508 miles

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

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight movement in both front arm bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,508 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight movement in both front arm bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,875 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,660 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,024 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 76,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 68,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,880 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,352 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 YJP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

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

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