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HG51 LRE

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 138,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 119,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 81,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 81,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 75,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,539 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 LRE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG51 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

HG51 LRE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is HG51 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 LRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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