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KL51 NFT

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,668 mi
Last recorded157,668 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 NFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 157,668 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil below minimum level

Fail 3 Sep 2016 157,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,823 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,240 miles

high level brake light incomplete

n/s headlight ain not clear

n/s rear brake disc rusty

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper rubber split

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,775 miles

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

n/s/f headlight lense poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear axle bushs in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 126,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear axle bushs in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,136 miles

Rear brake disc`s worn and corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 92,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc`s worn and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,462 miles

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

front discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,736 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KL51 NFT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KL51 NFT, 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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KL51 NFT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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