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HG51 LPZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,639 mi
Last recorded203,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 203,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat slight hole (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play but unable to view behind dust cover ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 203,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central exhaust support bracket welds comes off but system still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat slight hole (7.1.2)

Front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play but unable to view behind dust cover ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 192,634 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 192,631 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 184,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 184,461 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 171,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 141,173 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 125,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 94,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 49,982 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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HG51 LPZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG51 LPZ, 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 HG51 LPZ registered?

HG51 LPZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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