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EJ51 NWZ

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,669 mi
Last recorded163,669 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,669 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner cv gaitor insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread area

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner cv gaitor insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread area

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 163,622 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner cv gaitor insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread area

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner cv gaitor insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread area

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 158,735 miles

anti roll bar d bushes and links have slight movement.

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 158,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar d bushes and links have slight movement.

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 153,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 153,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 145,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear springs are slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Oct 2013 137,520 miles

front and rear discs are pitted

o/s/r tyre looks out of shape

rear tyres are on 3mm tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 130,824 miles

front and rear discs are slightly pitted

heat sheild loose on cat

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,395 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 7 Oct 2011 124,395 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Sep 2010 117,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 81,836 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,927 miles

Center exhaust braket broken.

Near side front tyre worn on edges. †

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

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 NWZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey 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 EJ51 NWZ, 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 EJ51 NWZ registered?

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

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