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KD51 KOU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,022 mi
Last recorded163,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 163,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,754 miles

drivers side mirror glass cracked on outer edge

headlights starting cloud over

pipe coming out of cat rusting at joints

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,312 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroding by catalytic converter

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,569 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam showing signs of rusting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 135,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 135,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,253 miles

centre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling

drivers door mirror glass cracked

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2017 128,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling

drivers door mirror glass cracked

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,432 miles

Front exhaust support broken

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 120,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust support broken

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 94,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,841 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,079 miles

tread low on both front tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 76,228 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,920 miles

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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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KD51 KOU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD51 KOU, 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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KD51 KOU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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