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DF51 ARX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,940 mi
Last recorded118,940 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 118,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 118,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 133,914 miles

Dampness around power steering pipe at pump

Front number plate cracked

Front tyre inner walls cracking

Front tyres 4mm

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

Rear tyre inner walls perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,914 miles

Dampness around power steering pipe at pump

Front number plate cracked

Front tyre inner walls cracking

Front tyres 4mm

Rear tyre inner walls perishing

Pass 11 May 2010 109,981 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 May 2010 109,981 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2009 102,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 95,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 95,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 86,472 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 76,656 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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DF51 ARX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF51 ARX, 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

How do I check the history of DF51 ARX?

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What year was DF51 ARX registered?

DF51 ARX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is DF51 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 ARX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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