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KM51 BXG

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 BXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear suspension arms and lower spring seats rusted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear suspension arms and lower spring seats rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,081 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 113,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam used (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,160 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 112,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,602 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear brake slightly sticky

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,114 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 91,880 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,840 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,699 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 69,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM51 BXG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KM51 BXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM51 BXG registered?

KM51 BXG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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