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KF51 WCN

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,978 mi
Last recorded151,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 WCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 151,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 150,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 140,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 96,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,392 miles

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

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

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

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

stop lamps inoperative at first then came on and been on every time brake pedal depressed - advise to keep check and rectify if necessary

Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to 'wear bands'

Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,218 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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KF51 WCN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KF51 WCN, 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 KF51 WCN registered?

KF51 WCN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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