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LD51 BXP

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 BXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 152,881 miles

Coolant leak

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

both headlamps misty

Fail 16 Mar 2015 152,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both headlamps misty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r window glass missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 118,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,706 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front inner c.v gaiter leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,706 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front inner c.v gaiter leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,406 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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LD51 BXP is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD51 BXP, 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 LD51 BXP registered?

LD51 BXP is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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