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FL51 LZS

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,552 mi
Last recorded153,552 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 LZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 153,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 151,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 151,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 148,806 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 146,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,113 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,878 miles

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

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

cracking to off side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,559 miles

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE GAITOR SPLIT

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 120,559 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE GAITOR SPLIT

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 115,328 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,617 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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FL51 LZS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL51 LZS, 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 FL51 LZS registered?

FL51 LZS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 LZS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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