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BX51 XRR

2001 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,784 mi
Last recorded202,784 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 202,784 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 202,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 195,746 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 186,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 168,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 152,530 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2011 139,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 128,209 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 128,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 116,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 99,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,759 miles

Nearside front tyre AT legal limit (1.6mm).

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil level on minimum.

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 XRR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

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