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DK51 SXU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,618 mi
Last recorded150,618 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 SXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near limits 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 140,299 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near limits 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 129,692 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 111,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,103 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,500 miles

n/s and o/s wiperblades split at the ends

Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s and o/s wiperblades split at the ends

Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front sills crushed on sill edges

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,928 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 SXU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK51 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

DK51 SXU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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