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AJ51 UNY

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre made (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre made (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,020 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 104,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,169 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,891 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,196 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,293 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cant completely check underside of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,884 miles

cant completely check underside of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,904 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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AJ51 UNY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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