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AP51 ZXV

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

310,471 mi
Last recorded310,471 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 310,471 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 286,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind on offside rear

wishbone bushes bushes bonding starting to seperate

Fail 21 Nov 2014 286,966 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind on offside rear

wishbone bushes bushes bonding starting to seperate

Pass 6 Nov 2013 261,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wishbone bushes bonding starting to seperate

Pass 12 Nov 2012 243,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 225,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 210,337 miles

stone chipped windscreen.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 185,081 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on inner shoulders and close to wear indicators - 2-3mm

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorating

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 6 Nov 2008 159,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 125,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,858 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 ZXV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

AP51 ZXV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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