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BX51 XRP

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,448 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 73,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,262 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,262 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,075 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,380 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 43,116 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XRP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BX51 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

BX51 XRP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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