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BX51 XVN

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,809 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 129,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after catalyst (7.1.2)

both headlamps deteriorated but aim ok

both side repeaters slightly pale

Fail 7 Dec 2017 122,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after catalyst (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps deteriorated but aim ok

both side repeaters slightly pale

Fail 24 Aug 2017 122,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weak and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper or cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,952 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,543 miles

*O/s/f track rod end gaiter split.*

Both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.

Both front dip beam patterns weak.

O/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder aqnd on legal limit.

Slight fluctuation o/s/f brake.

Slight play/wear n/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper joint.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,596 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

N/s and o/s sills damaged

Signs of coolant radiator (lower)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,596 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs corroded

Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

Engine management light on

N/s and o/s sills damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Signs of coolant radiator (lower)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,355 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 May 2012 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2011 83,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2011
Fail 5 May 2011 83,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 78,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,980 miles

O/S/F wing mirror glass cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,928 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,928 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,762 miles

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 XVN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

BX51 XVN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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