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HF51 XKL

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,642 miles

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

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

Rear slight leak from exhaust tail pipe

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,642 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear slight leak from exhaust tail pipe

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,399 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 102,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,456 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,071 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,628 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,912 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,227 miles

Centre exhaust box mount broken.

Front tyres sidewalls perishing.

Pass 7 May 2010 48,424 miles

Advise new side repeater bulbs.

Edges of rear brake discs going rusty.

Exhaust centre bracket broken.

Fail 6 May 2010 48,424 miles

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

Advise new side repeater bulbs.

Edges of rear brake discs going rusty.

Exhaust centre bracket broken.

Pass 6 May 2009 43,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Noise from front suspension when steering is on a lock.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,082 miles

Noise from front suspension when steering is on a lock.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XKL 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

HF51 XKL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is HF51 XKL safe to buy?

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