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AK51 LYA

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 163,620 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 163,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 163,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 163,700 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 163,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 160,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 160,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 138,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,017 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 124,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 116,646 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 111,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,090 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 89,497 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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AK51 LYA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK51 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 LYA registered?

AK51 LYA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AK51 LYA safe to buy?

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