CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK51 LBU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,265 mi
Last recorded100,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,821 miles

Nearside Front washer very weak offside is still sufficient

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,506 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 87,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,069 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

rear disc corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

rear disc corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,104 miles

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)

rear wiper split on ends

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,997 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner sides

rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,344 miles

o/s/r caliper handbrake pivot loose/worn ,needs new caliper soon

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,106 miles

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

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK51 LBU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DK51 LBU, 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

How do I check the history of DK51 LBU?

You can check the full history of DK51 LBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK51 LBU registered?

DK51 LBU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is DK51 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 LBU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK51 LBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK51 LBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.