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EA51 LGD

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,798 mi
Last recorded165,798 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 165,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places & leaking

movement in both front shock absorbers to mounts

wear in both front anti roll bar bushs

Fail 17 Mar 2014 153,310 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroding

damage to nearside wheel arch & door

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear & mainbrake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

wear on brake discs alround

Pass 17 Mar 2014 153,310 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroding

damage to nearside wheel arch & door

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear & mainbrake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

wear on brake discs alround

Pass 25 Nov 2013 149,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding in places

Fail 25 Nov 2013 149,356 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 5 Dec 2012 135,661 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear axle bushs worn

rear indicator discoloured

strongly advise both front tyres on legal limits

Fail 5 Dec 2012 135,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear axle bushs worn

rear indicator discoloured

strongly advise both front tyres on legal limits

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,353 miles

(both) rear brake binding slightly.

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

centre brake light not working.

rear brake discs slight wear.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 123,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(both) rear brake binding slightly.

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

rear brake discs slight wear.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 101,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,220 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 68,772 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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EA51 LGD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black 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 EA51 LGD, 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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EA51 LGD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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