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AV51 LKN

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,529 mi
Last recorded123,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 123,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,532 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 113,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 101,611 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,932 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding,

Staining around nearside of radiator,

Top cambelt cover missing,

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes poor and binding

fuel light on

high clutch biting point

rear steel brake pipes corroded

service light on

timing belt upper cover missing

unable to hold steady throttle

Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,439 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake poor condition and binding

boot unable to open

exhaust centre pipe mount corroded and broken

fuel light on

headlight beam pattern poor

high clutch biting point

metal shard in n/s/r tyre

rear steel brake pipes corroded

service light on

timing belt upper cover missing

unable to hold steady throttle

Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,841 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 85,516 miles

Airbag light on,

Both front tyres are down to approx 2.5mm,

Nearside rear brake disc face has corroded slightly,

Fail 4 May 2011 85,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on,

Both front tyres are down to approx 2.5mm,

Nearside rear brake disc face has corroded slightly,

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,494 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on edges and close to legal tread depth,

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates not fully secuired

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,464 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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AV51 LKN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV51 LKN, 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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AV51 LKN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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