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CU51 OAS

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 155,682 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED AND MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

FRONT TO N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SHOWING CORROSION

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 11 Aug 2017 155,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED AND MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

FRONT TO N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SHOWING CORROSION

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,866 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 142,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 142,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise all rear brake pipes showing corrosion (under protective coating)

advise both front brake discs are heavily worn/corroded on the inner faces

advise fuel tank straps heavily corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn to approx. 3mm tread depth and worn heavily on the edges

advise nail in o/s/r tyre and pressure low

advise traction control light lit

advise wipers poor/judder

Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,243 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 2 Sep 2014 125,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 50,507 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 OAS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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