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AV51 WYG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 121,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 121,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,989 miles

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

Rear Brake discs backing plates deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs backing plates deteriorated.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,513 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheels are binding on

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,784 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 73,778 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened I.E rear axle. holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,374 miles

slight drag on rear brakes pass/advise

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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AV51 WYG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 WYG, 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 AV51 WYG registered?

AV51 WYG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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