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C9 MXN

2001 Audi A3

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

174,199 mi
Last recorded174,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 174,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 174,089 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 89,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 89,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 162,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,233 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

front wipers slightly smearing screen.

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall no cords or ply visable.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,995 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,991 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake binding severely

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light chips in the windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,104 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,037 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,478 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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C9 MXN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 C9 MXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 MXN registered?

C9 MXN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is C9 MXN safe to buy?

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