2001 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · YK51 BBV
2001 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 111,285 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK51 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 111,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK51 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (YK51 BBV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YK51 BBV Mileage History
- 19/07/2024107,409 mi
- 19/07/2024107,409 mi
- 04/08/2025109,394 mi+1,985 mi
- 29/07/2026111,285 mi+1,891 mi
- 30/07/2026111,285 mi
Average of roughly 1,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
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