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CU51 NHA

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 156,923 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 156,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 151,958 miles

engine covers insecure

head light lens n/s and o/s

Fail 21 Jul 2014 151,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine covers insecure

head light lens n/s and o/s

Pass 4 Jul 2013 139,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 139,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 126,099 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 126,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,899 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 102,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,562 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,745 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 NHA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

CU51 NHA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is CU51 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 NHA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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