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BX51 XZY

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded / split / blowing (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both bulbs blue (1.1.A.3e)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush split / unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush split / unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pipes becoming surface corroded inside plastic coating

coil springs corroded

drivers door electric window faulty

front brakes slightly unbalanced in operation

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear windows tinted

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 133,816 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,597 miles

Coolant leak

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 7 Oct 2010 94,771 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

BX51 XZY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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