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AE51 DFY

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,600 mi
Last recorded151,600 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,795 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mount broken from pipe

headlamp adjuster faulty nearside, working at time of retest

offside beam image faded and may require a replacement headlamp next mot

Fail 20 Feb 2013 144,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mount broken from pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2012 139,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,926 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 129,151 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 115,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 103,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 103,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,868 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,434 miles

n/s/r tyre geeting low

o/s n0 plate light came on when tapped

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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AE51 DFY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 AE51 DFY, 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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AE51 DFY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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