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LD51 FUG

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,506 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Both inner rack end worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,112 miles

Exhaust heat sheld loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,112 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe X2 (1.1.3 (d))

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

Exhaust heat sheld loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake pipe join to caliper area damp/wet but no sign of brake fluid leak under pressure

Offside Front drivers seat belt slight deterioration

Offside Front steering rack inner tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe before brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not fully returning when released

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF and OSF discs corroded on inner face

NSR and OSR discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear axle bush detereated

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

OSF wiper split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear axle bush detereated

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 59,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF and OSF discs corroded on inner face

NSR and OSR discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear axle bush detereated

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

OSF wiper split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear axle bush detereated

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres started to perrish /// front brake disc,s inner side surface area started to deteriorate /// rear brake disc,s started to pit

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,813 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 FUG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey 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 LD51 FUG, 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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LD51 FUG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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