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EX51 LRK

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,037 mi
Last recorded173,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 LRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 173,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 173,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 165,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 153,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 145,536 miles

rear axle beam bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,015 miles

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly poor

Pass 7 Oct 2009 122,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,316 miles

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

under shield fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2006 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

under shield fitted.

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 LRK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

EX51 LRK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 LRK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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