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DK51 PKF

2001 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,298 mi
Last recorded95,298 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 PKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,298 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 95,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,084 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 83,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,974 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 72,974 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 61,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,164 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.5mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,164 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.5mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,882 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 44,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,194 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,031 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre section bracket broken but held

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,777 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,775 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,201 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,321 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 PKF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DK51 PKF, 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 PKF registered?

DK51 PKF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DK51 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 PKF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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