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2001 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OU51FEV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 184,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 184,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2016 27 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 177,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,872 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2015 27 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 169,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,697 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,253 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 27 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,420 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,921 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 27 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 125,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,989 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2010 27 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,731 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 89,667 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2008 27 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 75,177 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2007 27 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 75,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
31 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 59,692 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2006 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU51FEV was registered on 2001-09-01
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