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BO51 DLK

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,009 mi
Last recorded169,009 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 169,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 156,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 138,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,811 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,889 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,610 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 60,960 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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BO51 DLK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BO51 DLK, 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 BO51 DLK registered?

BO51 DLK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BO51 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 DLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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