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BN51 VOB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,333 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp on

esp lamp on

front wiper blades beginning to smear windscreen

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 115,452 miles

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

engine management lamp on

esp lamp on

front wiper blades beginning to smear windscreen

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,386 miles

offside front tyre wearing down inner tread area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,266 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,158 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,506 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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BN51 VOB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN51 VOB, 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 BN51 VOB registered?

BN51 VOB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is BN51 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VOB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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