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EF51 ZWG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,487 mi
Last recorded202,487 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 202,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 202,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 187,584 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 177,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 167,184 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on but emissions not affected

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 160,675 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 160,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 146,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 137,497 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 137,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 128,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 128,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 116,733 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 102,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,286 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,737 miles

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 ZWG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

EF51 ZWG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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