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EF51 ZKL

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,815 mi
Last recorded171,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 171,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 165,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 157,408 miles

Centre exhaust bracket/rubber broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 149,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 149,340 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,180 miles

"Screw" in outer edge of O/S/Front tyre.

Rear brakes binding, slightly.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 120,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,988 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate loose on one side

slight cv boot leak offside front

wipers abit smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,872 miles

exhaust front pipe starting to crack and leak ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT )

grease around off side front outer c.v. gaitor ( advise replacement )

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2008 92,847 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe starting to crack and leak ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT )

grease around off side front outer c.v. gaitor ( advise replacement )

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded and worn ( advise replacement )

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,136 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed slightly on outer edges

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,528 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 61,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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EF51 ZKL is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF51 ZKL, 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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EF51 ZKL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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