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CX51 EWO

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,751 mi
Last recorded156,751 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 EWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,669 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 146,579 miles

Emissions not tested due to erratic fast idle unable to maintain rpm to complete test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,565 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,547 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,410 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,369 miles

Emissions not tested due to eratic fast idle unable to obtain fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,000 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 115,711 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,467 miles

rear axle bushes have movement

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 82,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,696 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 71,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,504 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 EWO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX51 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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