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AE51 DHC

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,033 mi
Last recorded65,033 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing but no loss of fluid. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes going into flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,040 miles

Front tyres on 2mm

Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,458 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,184 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 41,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Offside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,821 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,821 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust centre pipe support bracket u/s

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,152 miles

front brakes ballance slightly uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust boken but exhaust still adequately supported

offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 24 Sep 2012 29,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust boken but exhaust still adequately supported

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,117 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 11,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,121 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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AE51 DHC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AE51 DHC, 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 AE51 DHC registered?

AE51 DHC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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