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LD51 YHM

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to crack and perish 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to crack and perish 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,335 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side headlamps have faded / murky lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to crack and perish 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to crack and perish 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 89,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,157 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 87,156 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,788 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,052 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,429 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,785 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 YHM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

LD51 YHM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LD51 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 YHM shows 26 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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