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DU51 DKF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,805 mi
Last recorded136,805 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,805 miles

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

Nearside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter clip missing

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 136,805 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter clip missing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 130,060 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 130,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,706 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,655 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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DU51 DKF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 DU51 DKF, 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 DU51 DKF registered?

DU51 DKF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is DU51 DKF safe to buy?

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