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HS51 XCV

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 123,727 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

Drive belt deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Oil leak

Suspected slight play in inner track/tie rods on both sides

Fail 20 Aug 2010 123,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake discs rusty

Drive belt deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Oil leak

Suspected slight play in inner track/tie rods on both sides

Pass 19 Aug 2009 113,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 113,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake oil container very wet

Pass 16 Aug 2008 100,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,361 miles

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

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

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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HS51 XCV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HS51 XCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS51 XCV registered?

HS51 XCV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is HS51 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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