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YC51 LTX

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,746 mi
Last recorded128,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 LTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 128,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear number plate lamp only held on with one screw each but secure

front and rear axles fitted with different width tyres

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,746 miles

both rear number plate lamp only held on with one screw each but secure

front and rear axles fitted with different width tyres

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,149 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 124,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 108,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

some high level brakelight segments not working

very slight uneaven wear to rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

some high level brakelight segments not working

very slight uneaven wear to rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,420 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,760 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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YC51 LTX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC51 LTX, 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 YC51 LTX registered?

YC51 LTX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is YC51 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 LTX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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