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CN51 ERU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ERU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,508 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,508 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,519 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,033 miles

washers hitting screen at top

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge.

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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CN51 ERU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 CN51 ERU, 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 CN51 ERU registered?

CN51 ERU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CN51 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 ERU 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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