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DA51 RYE

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,628 mi
Last recorded119,628 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 RYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 119,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 119,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 117,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 115,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 115,051 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 111,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2015 107,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 93,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 89,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,805 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,468 miles

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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DA51 RYE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DA51 RYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA51 RYE registered?

DA51 RYE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DA51 RYE safe to buy?

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