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DK51 PJJ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,703 mi
Last recorded174,703 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 PJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 174,703 miles

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

Nearside Front nail

Offside Front cracking in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2015 174,703 miles

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

Nearside Front nail

Offside Front cracking in tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 162,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak on engine.. EML on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 162,621 miles

Oil leak on engine.. EML on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 145,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 129,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,005 miles

corrosion rear discs

Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 81,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,865 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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DK51 PJJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJJ, 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 DK51 PJJ registered?

DK51 PJJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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