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HF51 MLN

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 MLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 140,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,882 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive ENGINE MIL LAMP LIT ON DASH > (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault traction control lamp lit .. (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits all around tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 134,009 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,665 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,663 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 125,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,918 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,677 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,222 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate and may fail future test

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate and may fail future test

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,441 miles

Adv - Front and rear number plates in slight poor condition

Adv - N/S/F headlight adjuster screw broken, beam ok for MOT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,072 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake disc`s heavily lipped.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,377 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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HF51 MLN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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