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EJ51 XGB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,908 miles

Front brakes inbalanced getting near limit

Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,908 miles

Front brakes inbalanced getting near limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall / small cut

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,512 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front wiper blades split on ends

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer egdes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front and offside front wiper blades split on ends

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer egdes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre deep cracks in inner sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,435 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,128 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 XGB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

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

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