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EFC 185

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,058 mi
Last recorded127,058 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 185
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 127,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 127,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 115,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 105,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 96,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,414 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 57,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 39,903 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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EFC 185 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFC 185, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFC 185 registered?

EFC 185 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is EFC 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 185 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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