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CU51 CSD

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 113,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play service brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

osf lower arm rear bush deterating

osr disc corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 104,461 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 103,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,955 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,255 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,234 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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CU51 CSD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU51 CSD, 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 CU51 CSD registered?

CU51 CSD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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