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AV51 HDE

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 96,640 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,487 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to examination.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,487 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from drivers view prior to examination.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,505 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,769 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,006 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,632 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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AV51 HDE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV51 HDE, 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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AV51 HDE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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