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AP51 VPM

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,731 mi
Last recorded133,731 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 123,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Dec 2016 123,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2015 116,517 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,394 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)

drivers door external release not fully working correctly

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and is close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2014 107,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

drivers door external release not fully working correctly

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and is close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,876 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,865 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,442 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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 VPM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPM, 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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AP51 VPM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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