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LC51 XYE

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,380 mi
Last recorded182,380 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 182,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 182,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,706 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 175,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 166,288 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 166,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 154,773 miles

Oil leak

eml iluminated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 154,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

eml iluminated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 144,153 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat loose

Fail 30 Sep 2011 132,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,836 miles

slight discolouring on rear number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,057 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,274 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,605 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 XYE 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 76.5%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

LC51 XYE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LC51 XYE safe to buy?

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