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L3 UXK

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 UXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 30,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 29,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 28,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,014 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 27,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,934 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,112 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 20,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,575 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,669 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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L3 UXK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L3 UXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L3 UXK?

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What year was L3 UXK registered?

L3 UXK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is L3 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 UXK shows 30 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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