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CN51 MDK

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,215 mi
Last recorded175,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 MDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 175,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 169,060 miles

turbo leaking oil

Fail 5 Feb 2011 169,060 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

turbo leaking oil

Pass 2 Feb 2010 151,901 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 151,901 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 143,298 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 143,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 135,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 135,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 MDK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDK, 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 CN51 MDK registered?

CN51 MDK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is CN51 MDK safe to buy?

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