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KJ51 XBU

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 XBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 102,530 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator leaking

service lamp on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator leaking

service lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,314 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 95,880 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,612 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 86,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,834 miles

not tested nsr seat belt due to child seat

Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

not tested nsr seat belt due to child seat

Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,565 miles

slight fracture center exhaust bracket

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,222 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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KJ51 XBU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJ51 XBU, 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 KJ51 XBU registered?

KJ51 XBU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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