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KE51 GWC

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 83,146 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,086 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

top bush has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,677 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,052 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,773 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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KE51 GWC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE51 GWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 GWC registered?

KE51 GWC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 GWC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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