2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · BX51 XZY
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 140,121 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2016.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX51 XZY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2016
- 140,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX51 XZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (BX51 XZY) between September 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush split / unbond”.
BX51 XZY Mileage History
- 12/09/200660,663 mi
- 04/10/200770,101 mi+9,438 mi
- 03/10/200878,519 mi+8,418 mi
- 13/10/200986,851 mi+8,332 mi
- 07/10/201094,771 mi+7,920 mi
- 12/10/2011103,597 mi+8,826 mi
- 10/10/2012112,503 mi+8,906 mi
- 06/08/2013118,801 mi+6,298 mi
- 30/07/2014127,774 mi+8,973 mi
- 13/08/2015133,816 mi+6,042 mi
- 19/08/2015133,835 mi+19 mi
- 26/07/2016140,121 mi+6,286 mi
Average of roughly 8,051 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Void Bush Degradation & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The front lower wishbone rear voided rubber bushes split and tear under heavy braking and cornering, while ball joints develop play, leading to knock noises over speed cushions and uneven front tyre wear.
- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
Decaying autumn leaves block the rubber scuttle drain bungs beneath the windscreen wiper motor. Rainwater backs up and spills through the pollen filter housing or wiring grommets directly onto the Central Convenience Module under the carpet.
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