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CX51 BYB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 128,692 miles

centre exhaust slight blow need changing soon

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge need checking soon

under bonnet plastic covers unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Jul 2016 128,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust slight blow need changing soon

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge need checking soon

under bonnet plastic covers unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Jul 2016 128,433 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front traction control light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,638 miles

Exhaust insecure clamp broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust insecure clamp broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,514 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,824 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 84,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 77,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 64,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2006 52,822 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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CX51 BYB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CX51 BYB, 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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CX51 BYB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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