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AE51 DDJ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,739 mi
Last recorded207,739 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 207,739 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface, springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 207,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface, springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 203,552 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 201,590 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 201,590 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 199,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 198,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 198,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 196,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 196,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 187,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 176,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 170,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 163,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reg plate light slightly dim

Fail 17 Aug 2016 163,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reg plate light slightly dim

Pass 26 Aug 2015 157,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,558 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 3 Sep 2013 141,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear washer inop

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 125,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,726 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2008 91,484 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres just legal outer edge

play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,219 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,500 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,494 miles

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

1) Intercooler pipe leaking

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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AE51 DDJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE51 DDJ, 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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AE51 DDJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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