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HF51 EHW

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,650 mi
Last recorded168,650 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 168,650 miles

Engine oil added before test

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 168,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil added before test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 162,339 miles

Engine oil added before test

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,258 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine management light is on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in nearside front rack end

Fail 7 Aug 2017 155,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Coolant level is low

Engine management light is on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in nearside front rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,110 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,548 miles

Exhaust tailbox bracket corroding

Headlight lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front outer c.v boot split around small clip end and leaking grease but boot still preventing dirt from getting in

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wiper blade split at end slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on raised inner edge and wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Small section of centre rear stop light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,361 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,361 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 79,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,988 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,891 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine revs very poorly on emission test

n/s/r caliper not fully returning back onto hand brake stop

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 22,958 miles

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

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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HF51 EHW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF51 EHW, 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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HF51 EHW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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