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BJ51 ZHE

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,115 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,115 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BJ51 ZHE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ51 ZHE, 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 BJ51 ZHE registered?

BJ51 ZHE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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