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CU51 EJC

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,230 mi
Last recorded24,230 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 EJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 19,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,885 miles

Brake pedal is a bit spongy.

Rear axle beam bushes are showing signs of slight perishing starting.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 14,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 14,860 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 14,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 14,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,736 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,436 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 EJC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

CU51 EJC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CU51 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 EJC shows 22 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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