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L30 EEX

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,782 mi
Last recorded125,782 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 EEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 118,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light staying on

n/s/f and o/s/f outer driveshaft gators slightly deteriated

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm back bushes

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside and offside rear axle mountings worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,653 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 50,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L30 EEX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L30 EEX, 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 L30 EEX registered?

L30 EEX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is L30 EEX safe to buy?

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