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HF51 RFX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,150 mi
Last recorded194,150 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2017 194,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 190,460 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 189,450 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres perished and splitting slightly on inner walls

grommet missing,underseal peeling off and slight corrosion to nearside front sill

Pass 25 Mar 2014 188,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 186,630 miles

both fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 184,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 169,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 152,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 139,207 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 126,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 105,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 90,640 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 RFX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

HF51 RFX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is HF51 RFX safe to buy?

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