MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
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.
advise front and rear brake discs worn.
front tyres 2mm only.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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