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KE51 SSX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,166 mi
Last recorded144,166 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 SSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,166 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded at lower end

Fail 23 Nov 2016 144,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray loose

nearside rear coil spring corroded at lower end

Pass 23 Nov 2015 140,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PLEASE NOTE: Nearside & Offside headlanp lens deteriorated at time of test.

PLEASE NOTE: Signs of fuel leakage around fuel cooler (Underside on the Offside). NOT leaking at time of test.

PLEASE NOTE: Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 137,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PLEASE NOTE: Nearside & Offside headlanp lens deteriorated at time of test.

PLEASE NOTE: Signs of fuel leakage around fuel cooler (Underside on the Offside). NOT leaking at time of test.

PLEASE NOTE: Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 132,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 132,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 128,487 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush breaking away from bondings

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 15 Nov 2011 128,487 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush breaking away from bondings

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 29 Oct 2010 119,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,942 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,685 miles

Rear reg plate water marked .

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,806 miles

Rear number plate water marked.

Removed sat nav from winscreen sweapt area.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,513 miles

Rear number plate water marked.

Removed sat nav brackets from windscreen .

Slight blow from catalyst.(Holed pipe)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 91,513 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear number plate water marked.

Removed sat nav brackets from windscreen .

Slight blow from catalyst.(Holed pipe)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 57,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 57,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 SSX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KE51 SSX, 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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KE51 SSX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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