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DU51 ZTV

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,885 mi
Last recorded157,885 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 157,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,471 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)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 141,101 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,698 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,698 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 89,003 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,848 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 45,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU51 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

DU51 ZTV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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