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BF51 YVR

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

254,696 mi
Last recorded254,696 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 254,696 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 237,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

shield and covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 210,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No printout due to low emissions

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 191,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 171,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

some cracking to near side rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 159,240 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 159,240 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 148,230 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 148,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 137,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs showing signs of wear

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,842 miles

All brake discs showing signs of wear

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 121,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 112,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 112,037 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 100,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,693 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,702 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside side indicator showing white light

Fail 2 Nov 2006 76,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside side indicator showing white light

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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BF51 YVR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF51 YVR, 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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BF51 YVR is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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