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YY51 CLJ

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 CLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 120,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,842 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 89,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,948 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY51 CLJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY51 CLJ, 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 YY51 CLJ registered?

YY51 CLJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is YY51 CLJ safe to buy?

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