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CV51 NWN

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 NWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 84,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,093 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread blocks

Tyre sizes are different front to rear

crack in n/s of windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 32,757 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

NEARSIDE rear tyre has a small/minor bulge on the outer sidewall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 14 May 2014 32,223 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner driveshaft gator has slight weep of grease

vehicle has surface corrosion underneath

Pass 22 May 2013 31,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

anti roll bar corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 31,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

anti roll bar corroded

e.m.l on

Pass 31 May 2012 30,300 miles

Exhaust centre hanger snapped

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle bushes perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2012 30,300 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust centre hanger snapped

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle bushes perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,617 miles

Rear axle bushes staring to split

Fail 14 May 2010 26,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear axle bushes staring to split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,953 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)

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 NWN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

CV51 NWN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CV51 NWN safe to buy?

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