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AV51 UPE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,583 mi
Last recorded160,583 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 160,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 152,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 132,592 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 124,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,537 miles

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 3 Jan 2009 93,151 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 93,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 85,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,658 miles

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

slight play in off side front steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2005 69,913 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 UPE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UPE, 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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What year was AV51 UPE registered?

AV51 UPE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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