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KP51 ADX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 ADX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 127,679 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 18 May 2017 127,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 15 May 2017 127,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,589 miles

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

chips to windscreen

oil leak

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed close to excess

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,585 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chips to windscreen

oil leak

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed close to excess

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,806 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges and wearing close to the limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,089 miles

corrosion on brake disc

lift on front suspension bushes

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 May 2011 96,104 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

no seat belt fitted to offside rear

part of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2010 86,615 miles

nearside rear light lens broken

front brake discs worn

front number-plate broken

nearside front floor damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroded edges

offside rear seat belt removed and owner informed

part of high-level stop light not working

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 May 2010 86,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number-plate broken

nearside front floor damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroded edges

nearside rear light lens broken

part of high-level stop light not working

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 May 2009 75,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,109 miles

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

center stop lamp has part not working

Fail 21 May 2008 67,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 59,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 58,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,618 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 50,618 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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KP51 ADX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP51 ADX, 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 KP51 ADX registered?

KP51 ADX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KP51 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 ADX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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