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EF51 SVS

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018
Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

The headlamps have a poor beam image

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,068 miles

Engine light on

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn very close to the legal limit

Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn very close to the legal limit

Engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,514 miles

Nail in the n/s/r tyre

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)

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

Slightly poor beam image from the dipped beams

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,321 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,931 miles

nsr osr tyres perished in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 60,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 52,906 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,502 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 53,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 53,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 27,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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EF51 SVS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF51 SVS, 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 EF51 SVS registered?

EF51 SVS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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