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BX51 XTV

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,240 mi
Last recorded132,240 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,240 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 132,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lenses poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lenses poor condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,575 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,560 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,605 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,041 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 108,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,256 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

All brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,964 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 58,398 miles

=== near side inner drive shaft gaitor insecure + leaking ===

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

BX51 XTV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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