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EO51 VNY

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,275 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,402 miles

nearside dip beam pattern weak

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside dip beam pattern weak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,091 miles

Nearside Front slight mark in windsceen

eml light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,005 miles

air bag light came on during test. Then did go out??

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,755 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,755 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,797 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 91,797 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,317 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 88,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,223 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 68,953 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,175 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 VNY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

EO51 VNY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 VNY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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