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CAZ 6593

2001 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 6593
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 109,271 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 1.03 reads 1.21 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,699 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,397 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 102,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,645 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 62,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2006 55,227 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CAZ 6593 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CAZ 6593, 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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CAZ 6593 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is CAZ 6593 safe to buy?

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