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CX51 FXM

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,902 mi
Last recorded165,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2023 165,902 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2022 155,863 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 142,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,961 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Front suspension oil soaked

engine gear box and steering rack damp with oil

Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,141 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

back exhaust box cracked

nearside front abs wire wrapped around brake hose

Pass 25 May 2013 97,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 86,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 86,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,185 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 43,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 FXM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 FXM, 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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What year was CX51 FXM registered?

CX51 FXM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 FXM safe to buy?

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