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KF51 ZNG

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZNG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,720 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 128,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 121,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 119,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 116,007 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 111,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 107,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and Nearside Front Brake Disc's are slightly scorred and will soon need replacing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and Nearside Front Brake Disc's are slightly scorred and will soon need replacing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,774 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 40,103 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,844 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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KF51 ZNG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KF51 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

KF51 ZNG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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