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EX51 ERK

2001 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,133 mi
Last recorded152,133 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 ERK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 143,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 143,794 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,894 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 135,894 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,092 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 90,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 90,576 miles

advise new front wiper blades.

advise new n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and down to 2mm.

advise new o/s/f window regulator, window intermittently won't go all the way up.

small stone chips in windscreen, in zone area B.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,576 miles

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

advise new front wiper blades.

advise new n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and down to 2mm.

advise new o/s/f window regulator, window intermittently won't go all the way up.

small stone chips in windscreen, in zone area B.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,753 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn.

front tyres 2mm only.

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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EX51 ERK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EX51 ERK, 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 EX51 ERK registered?

EX51 ERK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is EX51 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 ERK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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