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CU51 TXN

2001 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,683 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,414 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

lift in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,410 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

lift in both front shock top mountings

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & Offside front strut top mounts slight lift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,582 miles

Nearside & Offside front strut top mounts slight lift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,066 miles

Both front tyres worn below the legal limit on raised tread pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,852 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 17,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,310 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 TXN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TXN, 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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What year was CU51 TXN registered?

CU51 TXN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is CU51 TXN safe to buy?

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