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BX51 XZW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 171,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 165,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 160,578 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 154,556 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 146,932 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2014 139,062 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 130,987 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,987 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,129 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,101 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,775 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Aug 2011 115,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,858 miles

osr tyre is just in limit worn low

Fail 5 Aug 2010 108,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre is just in limit worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 107,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 107,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 103,803 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 XZW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

BX51 XZW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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