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AP51 ZHB

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,619 mi
Last recorded108,619 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,930 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,225 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,785 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,785 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack but not showing cords / ply

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

Offside Front Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack but not showing cords / ply

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 65,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,323 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,517 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,837 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,183 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,158 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,158 miles

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

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

exhaust joint suting up

o/s/f tyre 3mms

rear discs corroded

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,704 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 ZHB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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