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AU51 JMC

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,030 mi
Last recorded173,030 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 JMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 173,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 173,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 167,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 154,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,354 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,843 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 103,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,344 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 62,356 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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AU51 JMC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU51 JMC, 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 AU51 JMC registered?

AU51 JMC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AU51 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 JMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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