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LD51 FVY

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 112,002 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 105,081 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 26 May 2010 100,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 97,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 97,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 94,015 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 93,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 4 Sep 2006 83,069 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 83,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 FVY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD51 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

LD51 FVY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LD51 FVY safe to buy?

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