2001 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RN51 AEP
2001 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/12/2001. Recorded mileage 130,805 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1595cc
RN51 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 130,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RN51 AEP Mileage History
- 05/01/2024120,833 mi
- 09/01/2024120,835 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2025125,460 mi+4,625 mi
- 17/12/2025130,801 mi+5,341 mi
- 29/12/2025130,805 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN51 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (RN51 AEP) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
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