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A3 UVC

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,198 mi
Last recorded179,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 179,198 miles

195/55r15 steel wheels fitted at time of test

Brake pad warning light on (new pads)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 179,198 miles

195/55r15 steel wheels fitted at time of test

Brake pad warning light on (new pads)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 166,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 156,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear axle beam rusty around both mounting bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2014 156,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear axle beam rusty around both mounting bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 141,822 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

both rear and offside front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2013 141,822 miles

both rear and offside front tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,654 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,654 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated with old age

Fail 27 Sep 2010 108,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge in places

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,574 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge in places

Pass 1 Oct 2009 102,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 90,054 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 71,575 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 UVC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A3 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

A3 UVC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is A3 UVC safe to buy?

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