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LD51 FPU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,476 mi
Last recorded171,476 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 171,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 166,347 miles

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

breather hoes require attntion engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 156,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,663 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 137,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 125,671 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,538 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,878 miles

nearside front bottom wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,656 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 FPU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD51 FPU registered?

LD51 FPU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LD51 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 FPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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