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DE51 CXU

2001 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,630 mi
Last recorded181,630 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 166,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 161,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,166 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 152,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front undercover lose

Fail 15 Apr 2013 152,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front undercover lose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 147,112 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres uneven wear

slight blow from exhaust cat pipe

very heavy rust and pitting to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 15 Apr 2011 138,056 miles

damadge to offside rear tyre outerwall

heavy rust and slight blow front exhaust

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

oil leak

rusting to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 21 Apr 2010 128,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 128,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,350 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven (raised tread not testable)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 107,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,314 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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DE51 CXU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE51 CXU, 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 DE51 CXU registered?

DE51 CXU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is DE51 CXU safe to buy?

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