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EO51 CVH

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,925 mi
Last recorded158,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CVH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 158,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 158,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 155,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 154,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,627 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,086 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 142,967 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,023 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexys corroded within coatings

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around centre sleave (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake signs of been over heated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Discoloured lens (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,023 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexys corroded within coatings

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around centre sleave (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake signs of been over heated

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Discoloured lens (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,971 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air con compressor bearings noisy

radiator fan bearings noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,137 miles

eml on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,266 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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EO51 CVH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO51 CVH, 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 EO51 CVH registered?

EO51 CVH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EO51 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 CVH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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