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CV51 OLU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,963 mi
Last recorded200,963 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 200,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 200,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 184,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

crack in windscreen behind mirror

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 184,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

crack in windscreen behind mirror

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 170,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

play in front top suspension mount bushes (both)

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 170,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

play in front top suspension mount bushes (both)

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 159,119 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

o/s headlight deteriorated

play in both top suspension mount bushes

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 158,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

play in both top suspension mount bushes

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 143,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,906 miles

Suspect corrosion under protective coating on Nearside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 129,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 109,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,179 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OLU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OLU, 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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CV51 OLU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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