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AP51 ZHD

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,317 mi
Last recorded152,317 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2025 152,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Front undertray loose

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,744 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 134,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,660 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,376 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,651 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 89,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,034 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 80,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,944 miles

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

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

front brake dics pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 60,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 56,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 56,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,618 miles

Front 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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AP51 ZHD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP51 ZHD, 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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What year was AP51 ZHD registered?

AP51 ZHD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AP51 ZHD safe to buy?

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