MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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)
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)
"Screw" in outer edge of O/S/Front tyre.
Rear brakes binding, slightly.
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
exhaust front pipe starting to crack and leak ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT )
grease around off side front outer c.v. gaitor ( advise replacement )
oil leak
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 )
Both front tyres scrubbed slightly on outer edges
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EF51 ZKL registered?
EF51 ZKL is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2001.
Is EF51 ZKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF51 ZKL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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