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AP51 LJU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,174 mi
Last recorded166,174 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 166,174 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2013 147,711 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 132,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 121,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,264 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

washers poor

wiper ends split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,676 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,886 miles

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

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

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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AP51 LJU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP51 LJU, 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 AP51 LJU registered?

AP51 LJU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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