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AP51 DCX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,152 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,132 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain steady fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,321 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,372 miles

both wiper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,400 miles

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

exhust centre mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,400 miles

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

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

exhust centre mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,492 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,109 miles

Coolant leak

front no. plate starting to work loose

slight corrosion on faces of rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,032 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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AP51 DCX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP51 DCX, 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 AP51 DCX registered?

AP51 DCX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 DCX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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