2001 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · YG51 WMS
2001 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 125,304 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG51 WMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 125,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG51 WMS 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 (YG51 WMS) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YG51 WMS Mileage History
- 06/12/2023118,699 mi
- 12/12/2023118,734 mi+35 mi
- 10/12/2024122,395 mi+3,661 mi
- 08/12/2025123,511 mi+1,116 mi
- 08/06/2026125,304 mi+1,793 mi
Average of roughly 2,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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