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LB51 PVE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 PVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 148,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 141,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

obstruction on windscreen bigger then 40 mm but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Dec 2013 131,774 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 131,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,904 miles

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

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

both rear axle beam main bushes splitting but no excess movement

Pass 15 Oct 2011 124,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 124,390 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,335 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 14 Oct 2010 114,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,659 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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LB51 PVE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 LB51 PVE, 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 LB51 PVE registered?

LB51 PVE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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