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BJ51 OFK

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 143,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Emissions not tested overheat radiator top hose leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,708 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 141,708 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 139,552 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 134,149 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 134,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,631 miles

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

engine mil on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,964 miles

EML Liht On

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,665 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,208 miles

STRONG ADVISE-Front pads getting low

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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BJ51 OFK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ51 OFK, 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 BJ51 OFK registered?

BJ51 OFK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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