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BG51 OPP

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,937 mi
Last recorded190,937 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 190,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 190,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 181,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 181,386 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 181,385 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 166,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2014 166,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 159,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 159,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 152,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 143,424 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 143,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 133,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 133,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 123,065 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 101,600 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 101,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,656 miles

advise exhaust centre section hanger corroded

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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BG51 OPP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG51 OPP, 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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BG51 OPP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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