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LD51 FXW

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,821 mi
Last recorded146,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,821 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

vehicle began to overheat during emissions test

Fail 18 Jun 2015 146,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

vehicle began to overheat during emissions test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 130,963 miles

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

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

Offside front inner wing damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 130,963 miles

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

Offside front inner wing damaged

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 123,053 miles

oil leak around engine area

Pass 25 May 2012 106,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 88,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 75,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,299 miles

both rear tyre inner side walls cut

e.m.l light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,617 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 FXW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

LD51 FXW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is LD51 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 FXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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