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CX51 EWZ

2001 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,719 mi
Last recorded93,719 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 EWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,719 miles

nearside front tyre perished

rear springs corroded

slight play in rack ends

Fail 30 Sep 2016 93,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested due to insecure front bumper (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat does not tip forward

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

fuel injector rail insecure

slight play in nearside of steering rack

traction control light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,632 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 64,667 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,237 miles

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

advise air bag warning light on

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 EWZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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