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EO51 VOU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 160,179 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 160,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 159,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 157,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 152,884 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 152,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 145,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 131,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 110,817 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 110,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slight out of shape

please be advised engine management light on

slight play in offside inner rack-end

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 VOU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VOU, 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 EO51 VOU registered?

EO51 VOU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is EO51 VOU safe to buy?

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