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AY51 MHN

2001 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 MHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 111,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is the weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 107,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four rear brake pipe plastic coating slightly swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 101,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect pipe corroded underneath plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

epc light on indicating engine system fault

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 101,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect pipe corroded underneath plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

epc light on indicating engine system fault

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 98,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,470 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,470 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,607 miles

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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,366 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 54,366 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,419 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

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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AY51 MHN is a 2001 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AY51 MHN, 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 AY51 MHN registered?

AY51 MHN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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