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KD51 XWB

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,948 mi
Last recorded142,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,101 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front steering arm has play on inner joint.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear axle bushes worn advise replacement.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 124,193 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

air bag light on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 124,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,714 miles

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,286 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,915 miles

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 XWB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XWB, 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 KD51 XWB registered?

KD51 XWB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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