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AJ51 UNX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,726 mi
Last recorded95,726 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 95,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushes starting to split/perished (2.5.A.1c)

Front head lamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 95,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushes starting to split/perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front head lamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 168,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 168,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,043 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 159,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 159,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 154,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 8 Nov 2012 154,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,964 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2010 128,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 128,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 122,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 103,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,981 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,379 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 67,379 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres are at 3mm but show signs of cracking

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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AJ51 UNX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver 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 AJ51 UNX, 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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AJ51 UNX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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