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EY51 LXG

2001 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,626 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 56,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 566 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 35,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EY51 LXG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EY51 LXG, 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 EY51 LXG registered?

EY51 LXG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EY51 LXG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY51 LXG have outstanding finance?

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