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AR51 EUB

2001 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,408 mi
Last recorded157,408 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 157,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 135,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 135,930 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,812 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,694 miles

centre exaust bracket brocken

front brakes are starting to get low aprox 2.000 miles left

Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exaust bracket brocken

front brakes are starting to get low aprox 2.000 miles left

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,856 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 EUB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 EUB registered?

AR51 EUB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AR51 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 EUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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