2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · KJ51 BUH
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 150,743 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ51 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 150,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ51 BUH 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 (KJ51 BUH) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KJ51 BUH Mileage History
- 10/02/2023146,209 mi
- 15/03/2024148,638 mi+2,429 mi
- 26/03/2025150,460 mi+1,822 mi
- 13/04/2026150,743 mi+283 mi
- 15/04/2026150,743 mi
Average of roughly 1,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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