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DK51 VWB

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads worn low. only just meet pass criteria. need replacement A.S,A,P

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 VWB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 VWB registered?

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

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