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YH51 LJC

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,765 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,467 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,894 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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YH51 LJC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH51 LJC, 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 YH51 LJC registered?

YH51 LJC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 LJC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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