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CX51 BYG

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,445 mi
Last recorded170,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 170,445 miles

Offside Front slight damage to jacking point and starting to corrode

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipes to and from flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seats and seat belts removed by customer prior to retest

exhaust centre silencer corroded, outer skins peeling away

Fail 17 Jun 2019 170,441 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged webbing torn/split (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight damage to jacking point and starting to corrode

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipes to and from flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre silencer corroded, outer skins peeling away

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2018 163,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 157,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking and perishing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box very corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 157,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking and perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust box very corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,925 miles

o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 26 May 2015 150,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 150,712 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 150,694 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

all coilsprings corred

both subframs corried

Pass 2 May 2014 143,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 137,278 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

fron and rear brake discs heavily pitted on inner face

Fail 20 Apr 2013 137,278 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fron and rear brake discs heavily pitted on inner face

Pass 19 Apr 2012 131,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 121,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light staying on

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light staying on

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 113,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,455 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 BYG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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