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LC51 BMY

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,444 mi
Last recorded134,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,016 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,932 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,530 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,979 miles

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

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

both front outer tyre walls cracking, and cut on n/side outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,263 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on shock/absorber (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,505 miles

Slight exhaust blow from intermediate section

Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Slight exhaust blow from intermediate section

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,094 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

aftermarket cat fitted, only just passed second fast idle test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

aftermarket cat fitted, only just passed second fast idle test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,808 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted and coroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,847 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes small crackes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,897 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,675 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,143 miles

frount tyres starting to wear on inner edges advise customer to check tracking

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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LC51 BMY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LC51 BMY, 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 LC51 BMY registered?

LC51 BMY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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