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HF51 OFO

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,434 mi
Last recorded214,434 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 214,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 199,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 199,679 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber damp possible leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 180,765 miles

Both sides front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside front shock absorber damp possible leak

PLay to both sides inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2012 165,473 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2012 165,477 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2012 165,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2011 153,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 153,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,817 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 142,817 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 132,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 119,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 107,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,564 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 OFO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFO, 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 HF51 OFO registered?

HF51 OFO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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