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BX51 XSE

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,832 mi
Last recorded92,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,832 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,489 miles

manufacturers engine management warning light on !

rear wiper rubber split,

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,376 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering column bush

Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,710 miles

wiper yellow spot

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

BX51 XSE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BX51 XSE safe to buy?

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