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BHZ 2477

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

52,471 mi
Last recorded52,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 2477
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 52,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from nearside shaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ecu light is on

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,196 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,171 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,515 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 39,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,969 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 36,969 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 35,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,271 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,955 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre worn inner edge and cracking outer edge and closed to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 29,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 28,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre and osf tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly deterioting

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,004 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,004 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,028 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,119 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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BHZ 2477 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BHZ 2477, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHZ 2477 registered?

BHZ 2477 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BHZ 2477 safe to buy?

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