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BX51 XWT

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,698 mi
Last recorded133,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,374 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,958 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 119,957 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,064 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 76,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 58,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,842 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 XWT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

BX51 XWT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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