CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH51 LJZ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,581 miles

Offside rear disc corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 99,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat Broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre low

Offside rear disc corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,183 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded

r.h front wishbone corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,178 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded

r.h front wishbone corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe corroded

front wishbones corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,764 miles

all tyres worn but ok for now

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,251 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake balance poor

reverse light bulb out

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,179 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,296 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,996 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,151 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH51 LJZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH51 LJZ, 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

How do I check the history of YH51 LJZ?

You can check the full history of YH51 LJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH51 LJZ registered?

YH51 LJZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is YH51 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 LJZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH51 LJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH51 LJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.