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EX51 LRU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,404 mi
Last recorded98,404 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 LRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,404 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Engine warning lamp on

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,293 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,000 miles

NearSide Front Seat Belt Buckel Housing Broken

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

OfSide Front Seat Recliner Handle Broken But Still Able To Get To Back Seats And Seat Belts

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,000 miles

NearSide Front Seat Belt Buckel Housing Broken

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

OfSide Front Seat Recliner Handle Broken But Still Able To Get To Back Seats And Seat Belts

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,637 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,571 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,307 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 LRU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRU, 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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EX51 LRU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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