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AK51 LXW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2015 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings PLAY IN N/S/F RACK END (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure O/S/F INNER CV GAITER INSECURE (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings PLAY O/S/F RACK END END (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,153 miles

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

front brake imbalance at maximum alloewd limit

front wiper blade becoming excessively worn

light corrosion to all brake discs surfaces

some imbalance rear service brake

Pass 21 May 2008 98,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 98,241 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 76,842 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY STEPPED ON INNER EDGE.

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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AK51 LXW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK51 LXW, 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 AK51 LXW registered?

AK51 LXW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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