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BX51 YAF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,208 mi
Last recorded177,208 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 177,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 175,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 168,943 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe's corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 167,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 167,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 159,509 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 13 Dec 2012 155,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,819 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 135,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 123,644 miles

front number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,625 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 105,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 90,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,622 miles

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

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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BX51 YAF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX51 YAF, 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 BX51 YAF registered?

BX51 YAF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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