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AK51 OHN

2001 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 152,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from brakes

underside of car covered in mud

Fail 10 Dec 2016 152,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from brakes

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

Fail 3 Dec 2015 133,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rear both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,614 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

timing belt??

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,475 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,799 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,030 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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AK51 OHN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK51 OHN, 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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AK51 OHN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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