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CV51 NWE

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 NWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 166,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 154,402 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

near side rear hand brake lever on brake caliper not fully returning

Fail 16 Oct 2015 154,402 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

near side rear hand brake lever on brake caliper not fully returning

Pass 15 Oct 2014 142,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 142,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 129,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 120,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 120,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear disks corroded slight

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,592 miles

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

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

rear disks corroded slight

Fail 6 Oct 2010 99,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,957 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 9 Oct 2007 69,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,758 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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CV51 NWE 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV51 NWE, 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 CV51 NWE registered?

CV51 NWE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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