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DE51 CXV

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,789 mi
Last recorded164,789 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,789 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 164,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 153,140 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 153,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 115,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 100,781 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,781 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,030 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,073 miles

Engine coolant level on minimum

Oil level getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2005 43,905 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 CXV 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 75%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

Is DE51 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 CXV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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