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BO51 DTK

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,048 mi
Last recorded162,048 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 162,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 155,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Objects removed from drivers view

Oil Dipstick tube deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Objects removed from drivers view

Oil Dipstick tube deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 150,007 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 150,007 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 145,836 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed.

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet safety catch siezed.

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 12 Apr 2012 140,467 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 130,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 130,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 118,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,735 miles

Near side front lower suspension arm (rear) bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2008 101,025 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 90,278 miles

drivers window inoperative

nearside rear door/arch scratched and dented

Pass 14 Apr 2006 80,301 miles

all four tyres worn low on tread

Fail 14 Apr 2006 80,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

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 DTK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BO51 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

BO51 DTK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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