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LD51 FXB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 133,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 125,578 miles

E.M.Light staying on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 125,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.Light staying on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 114,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,800 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 109,799 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 105,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,354 miles

wiper mark on zone b of windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2012 104,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper mark on zone b of windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,658 miles

nail in O/S/R tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,688 miles

Child seat in place at N/S Rear.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,129 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FXB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

LD51 FXB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LD51 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 FXB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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