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LD51 FWE

2001 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,589 mi
Last recorded152,589 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 152,589 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 142,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 142,448 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,898 miles

slight play front anti bar bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 120,700 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 113,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,173 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 80,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 70,975 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 FWE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

LD51 FWE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LD51 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 FWE 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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