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BX51 XUC

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,452 mi
Last recorded154,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 154,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 140,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,298 miles

Turbo air leaking @ intercooler hose connection joint.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,679 miles

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 126,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 112,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 109,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 100,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 100,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XUC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

BX51 XUC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BX51 XUC safe to buy?

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