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EX51 LPU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,929 mi
Last recorded168,929 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 LPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 168,929 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,578 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 167,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 154,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 147,028 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 147,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,961 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 127,961 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,484 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,442 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Fail 2 Jun 2012 89,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 14 May 2011 59,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,397 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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EX51 LPU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX51 LPU, 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 EX51 LPU registered?

EX51 LPU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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