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KP51 AEA

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,627 mi
Last recorded158,627 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 134,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,060 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner smaller retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 129,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner smaller retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,781 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise eml on

advise engine oil leak

advise osf inner driveshaft inner boot leaking a little bit of grease

Pass 22 Nov 2014 116,924 miles

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

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

advise front wipers split and starting to smear

advise nsf starting to sharpness of dip aim

advise osf headlamp starting to loss sharpness of dip aim

Pass 18 Nov 2013 111,407 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2013 111,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front 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 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)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2012 106,031 miles

Cat heat sheild is loose

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 101,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2009 84,003 miles

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

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded at collars

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

Tow bar wire cable tied to brake pipe from front to rear

Fail 7 Nov 2009 84,003 miles

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

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded at collars

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tow bar wire cable tied to brake pipe from front to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,408 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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KP51 AEA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP51 AEA, 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 KP51 AEA registered?

KP51 AEA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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