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A3 SWU

2001 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,681 mi
Last recorded153,681 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 153,681 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 153,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres possibly fouling on body work, unable to check during test due to suspension hanging

Pass 7 Oct 2010 149,152 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 149,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 138,144 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 124,729 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 124,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,426 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,741 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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A3 SWU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A3 SWU, 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 A3 SWU registered?

A3 SWU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is A3 SWU safe to buy?

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