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CX51 FAA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 141,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 89,229 miles

The engine management lamp is constantly illuminated indicating an engine management fault.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,694 miles

both rear tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,089 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,665 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 FAA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FAA, 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

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What year was CX51 FAA registered?

CX51 FAA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is CX51 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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