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BX51 XNS

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 60,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,910 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 48,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,288 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

characters on front and rear number plates starting to fade.

nearside and offside rear axle bushes in very poor condition,but no excessive movement.

slight surface corrosion on brake pipes at flexi brake hoses on rear.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,257 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,907 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,963 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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BX51 XNS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX51 XNS, 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 BX51 XNS registered?

BX51 XNS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BX51 XNS safe to buy?

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