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HJ51 UOS

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,515 mi
Last recorded179,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UOS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 179,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 165,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 165,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside n/s cable seized arm on caliper not moving (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 156,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,747 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake disc corroded / worn near fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 148,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear also lens insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Cables on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake disc corroded / worn near fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear coil spring upper rubber mountings worn/ corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2-3 mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between Flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 138,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,995 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 101,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 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 26 Oct 2011 92,656 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both front wishbone bushes split

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,557 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,168 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)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 61,557 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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HJ51 UOS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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