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EA51 RKZ

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 RKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 148,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 88,825 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 81,526 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 75,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,442 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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EA51 RKZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EA51 RKZ, 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

How do I check the history of EA51 RKZ?

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What year was EA51 RKZ registered?

EA51 RKZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EA51 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 RKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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