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CU51 EHY

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 122,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 113,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 109,686 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,136 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,068 miles

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

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 EHY 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 90.9%.

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 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 EHY, 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 CU51 EHY registered?

CU51 EHY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is CU51 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 EHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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