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HR51 AHR

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR51 AHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,904 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 123,885 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play upper bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,589 miles

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

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK HEADLAMP AIM

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,203 miles

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,121 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,118 miles

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

Rear number plate not secure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,775 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,491 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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HR51 AHR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HR51 AHR, 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 HR51 AHR registered?

HR51 AHR is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is HR51 AHR safe to buy?

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