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DU51 ZVD

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2012 119,072 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,093 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 90,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 90,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre perishing inbetween tread and around edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,784 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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DU51 ZVD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DU51 ZVD, 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 DU51 ZVD registered?

DU51 ZVD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DU51 ZVD safe to buy?

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