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CW51 NEF

2001 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 999,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,489 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 41,636 miles

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

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

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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CW51 NEF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW51 NEF, 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

How do I check the history of CW51 NEF?

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What year was CW51 NEF registered?

CW51 NEF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is CW51 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 NEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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