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DE51 CYA

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,543 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre small cuts to sidewall

offside rear wheel binding by hand

Pass 12 Mar 2017 132,865 miles

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

several indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Feb 2017 132,807 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,245 miles

Check engine tell tale on.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML light on

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,885 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light on

offside front door catch/handles require lubrication/adjustment

Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

engine light on

offside front door catch/handles require lubrication/adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine management light on

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,361 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine management light on

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jan 2013 113,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 94,598 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 83,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,819 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front disc worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,286 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,003 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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DE51 CYA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE51 CYA, 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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DE51 CYA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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