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AV51 LKP

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,854 miles

Exhaust joint blowing

Crack to screen lower part of screen not within drivers view of road

Damage to outer sill lips

Offside Number plate light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres smooth on edges

Crack to screen lower part of screen not within drivers view of road

Damage to outer sill lips

Exhaust joint blowing

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

Offside Number plate light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 97,051 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play beam bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play beam bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 73,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under size tyres fitted

vehicle lowered

wider wheels fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,915 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,491 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,586 miles

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

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

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 LKP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV51 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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