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CV51 VDP

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 VDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,747 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2015 125,747 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Fail 22 May 2013 115,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt locking mechanism damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 115,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt locking mechanism damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,454 miles

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,404 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 23 Oct 2006 71,843 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R BRAKESLIGHT BINDING

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,843 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/R BRAKESLIGHT BINDING

Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,287 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 63,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 VDP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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