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AD51 EXZ

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,899 mi
Last recorded197,899 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 197,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 197,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 187,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres have slight cracks

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,311 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres have slight cracks

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 170,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 170,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 153,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 153,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 137,848 miles

All alloy wheels corroded

Both rear axle pivot bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,431 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 104,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,817 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 97,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 78,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 78,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 78,362 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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AD51 EXZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD51 EXZ, 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 AD51 EXZ registered?

AD51 EXZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AD51 EXZ safe to buy?

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