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HG51 OFA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,454 mi
Last recorded187,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 OFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 187,454 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2016 181,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wing has damage

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Jan 2015 175,176 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 169,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2012 162,821 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 162,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 157,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 146,447 miles

front brake disc's corroded & worn

movement within steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 134,859 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,949 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 117,949 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,172 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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HG51 OFA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG51 OFA, 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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HG51 OFA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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