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AO51 UCE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,685 mi
Last recorded148,685 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 148,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2018 148,586 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,068 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,274 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,036 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,036 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,419 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,332 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 UCE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCE, 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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AO51 UCE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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