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LD51 FVJ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,385 mi
Last recorded155,385 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 155,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 151,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 151,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 145,586 miles

All brake disc's showing slight pitting to swept faces in areas.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plus coating on moste b/pipes deteriating (swelling) (3.6.B.2c)

oil and coolant leak in engine bay.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,273 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 118,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,690 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 98,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,426 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 78,426 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chips front screen

Pass 29 Dec 2006 77,220 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 FVJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

LD51 FVJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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