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DK51 PNF

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 PNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,631 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,630 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still well supported

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still well supported

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,569 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,414 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,446 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,448 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,374 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 53,347 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,996 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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DK51 PNF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK51 PNF, 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 DK51 PNF registered?

DK51 PNF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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