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CA51 KVG

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 148,964 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 146,271 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 146,221 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps, lenses crazed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2015 140,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,023 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,931 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,931 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 4 Oct 2011 79,423 miles

centre exhaust baffle loose and rattling.rear coil spring ends corroding.n/s/r tyre nailed.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,783 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,406 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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CA51 KVG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA51 KVG, 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 CA51 KVG registered?

CA51 KVG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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