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HJ51 PSX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,201 mi
Last recorded231,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 231,201 miles

Front brake pads near limits

Fail 6 Feb 2017 231,201 miles

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

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

Front brake pads near limits

Pass 8 Feb 2016 224,912 miles

front brake pads near limits

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 224,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs rusty

front brake pads near limits

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 216,160 miles

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

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

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

both head lights clowdy

Pass 1 Oct 2014 216,160 miles

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

both head lights clowdy

Pass 2 Sep 2013 207,328 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2012 194,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 182,541 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 182,541 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 173,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 149,835 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 149,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 133,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 106,261 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in centre of tread

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 PSX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PSX, 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 PSX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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