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LC51 BNK

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 122,993 miles

Both Rear and Nearside front brake discs Rear plates corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms,Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake pipes(to flexy hoses)swollen under protective coating.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,146 miles

Front discs heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces

Rear antiroll bar sleeves broken

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose swollen under protective coating.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,902 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,460 miles

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)

centre exhaust hanger broken /missing.

slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 23,549 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,468 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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LC51 BNK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BNK, 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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LC51 BNK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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