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CU51 CSR

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,118 mi
Last recorded109,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,118 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

oil leaks

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2017 109,118 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

nail on nearside front tyre

oil leaks

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,518 miles

centre exhaust metal clamp broken off

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

rear level sensor switch broken

slight exhaust blow

slight play on offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust metal clamp broken off

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust metal clamp broken off

engine warning light

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,292 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,292 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tow bar plug damage

Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,838 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tow bar plug damage

Fail 11 Sep 2010 74,276 miles

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

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

front discs has surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,276 miles

front discs has surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,717 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,946 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 58,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 41,608 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BREAKING AWAY FROM EXHAUST.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CSR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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