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BK51 NFM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust bracket split

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,757 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust bracket split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,073 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML ON

Nearside Front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nearside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Rear suspension making noise

clutch worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML ON

Nearside Front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nearside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension making noise

clutch worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,993 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2014 69,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,673 miles

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

both rear tyre in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,252 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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BK51 NFM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK51 NFM, 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 BK51 NFM registered?

BK51 NFM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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