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A3 WUE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,496 mi
Last recorded122,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,496 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,133 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,371 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle has no rear seat belts.

Vehicle has no rear seat's

Vehicle has no spare wheel

Fail 18 Nov 2016 117,337 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle has no spare wheel

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle has no rear seat belts.

Vehicle has no rear seat's

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 98,700 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 89,964 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 89,964 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 82,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 74,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,663 miles

rear pads 3-5 k left

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,749 miles

Child seat removed to check nearside rear seatbelt.

Condensation in offside front headlamp.

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Rear pads approx half worn.

Slight damage to offside rear seatbelt webbing.

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 WUE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A3 WUE, 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 A3 WUE registered?

A3 WUE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is A3 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WUE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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