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AR51 DVA

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic covered brake pipes swollen in places possible corrosion underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose metal pipe swollen possible corrosion underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 165,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic covered brake pipes swollen in places possible corrosion underneath (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose metal pipe swollen possible corrosion underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 149,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 137,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 137,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,830 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,243 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,892 miles

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

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,765 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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AR51 DVA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR51 DVA, 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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AR51 DVA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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