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HJ51 PVO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 151,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 151,286 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,645 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 146,610 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 133,597 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 133,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,118 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 118,109 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 118,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 159,167 miles

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 147,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 147,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 139,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 124,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 113,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 113,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warning lights on at dash

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 PVO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ51 PVO, 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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What year was HJ51 PVO registered?

HJ51 PVO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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