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AO51 UBV

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 143,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,982 miles

exhaust clamps corroded and badly deteriorated

front brake pads low

headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,976 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,726 miles

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

front wiper blades not in good condition

Pass 24 Sep 2011 125,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 106,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,913 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,774 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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AO51 UBV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AO51 UBV, 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 AO51 UBV registered?

AO51 UBV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AO51 UBV safe to buy?

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