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BJZ 1823

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,892 mi
Last recorded111,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 1823
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 109,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML active/ engine missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,754 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

handbrake has low effort but just pass

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,483 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 101,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,563 miles

FAULT ON DASH

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FAULT ON DASH

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,326 miles

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

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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BJZ 1823 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJZ 1823, 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 BJZ 1823 registered?

BJZ 1823 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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