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CV51 XWS

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 161,055 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

noise from engine

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,394 miles

car presented dirty-tested as presented-limited vision on some components

random misfire-tempremental

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

car presented dirty-tested as presented-limited vision on some components

random misfire-tempremental

rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner raised tread

Fail 13 Jan 2012 93,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

off side front tyre low and near side rear tyre low

Pass 10 Nov 2007 66,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,740 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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CV51 XWS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV51 XWS, 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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CV51 XWS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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