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LB51 PVJ

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 PVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,225 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,861 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,062 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,358 miles

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

offside rear tyer outter side wall cracked not exposeing canvas

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,358 miles

offside rear tyer outter side wall cracked not exposeing canvas

Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,331 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 PVJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

LB51 PVJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LB51 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 PVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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