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HF51 OGC

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

206,571 mi
Last recorded206,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 206,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 198,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r hand brake low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 189,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 178,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 168,717 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 157,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,286 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 118,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,666 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,894 miles

centre screen chipped

n/s/f brake readings fluctuating

Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OGC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HF51 OGC, 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 HF51 OGC registered?

HF51 OGC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is HF51 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 OGC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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