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CV51 OLJ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 127,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 119,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 114,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 106,050 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 30 Oct 2009 96,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,077 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 72,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 OLJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CV51 OLJ, 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 CV51 OLJ registered?

CV51 OLJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CV51 OLJ safe to buy?

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