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AP51 ONW

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ONW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,870 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 98,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 92,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 80,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,560 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 68,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 55,957 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,825 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ONW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP51 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

AP51 ONW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AP51 ONW safe to buy?

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