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LCZ 1157

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 1157
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 93,494 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake discs corroded and pitted

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and nailed

various corrosion under car

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,428 miles

Head lamps cloudy

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall, but isn't showing cords

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to tread area, but isn't showing cords

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,469 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,468 miles

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

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,392 miles

nail in n/s/f inner tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 39,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,440 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,477 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,981 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,964 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,743 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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LCZ 1157 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCZ 1157, 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 LCZ 1157 registered?

LCZ 1157 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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