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EJ51 NWU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,214 miles

Offside Front Upper front strut has some free play

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,617 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 43,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 41,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,405 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,996 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 30,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,075 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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EJ51 NWU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ51 NWU, 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

How do I check the history of EJ51 NWU?

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What year was EJ51 NWU registered?

EJ51 NWU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EJ51 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 NWU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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