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CX51 FXV

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 158,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 152,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 152,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 150,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 145,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,274 miles

front discs corroded, brake warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,257 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 94,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,235 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,903 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,327 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 FXV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

CX51 FXV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is CX51 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX51 FXV have outstanding finance?

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