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HJ51 CKA

2001 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 143,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid low (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

engine warning light on dash

Fail 5 Jul 2016 131,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine check light on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 108,865 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,499 miles

front and rear registration plates held on by tape covering a diffirent registration. old reg 36535

front disc lipped

front tyres worn on edges

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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HJ51 CKA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ51 CKA, 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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HJ51 CKA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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