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DE51 CXT

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,001 mi
Last recorded179,001 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 179,001 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 178,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 171,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 163,146 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 152,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 152,813 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 135,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,238 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 114,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,220 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front reg plate deteriorated.

oil leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 81,156 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

very big oil leak area of engine.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 80,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

very big oil leak area of engine.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,398 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding, and rear pads almost worn down to 1.5mm

Slight oil leak at back of engine

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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DE51 CXT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE51 CXT, 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 DE51 CXT registered?

DE51 CXT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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