MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at fitting sleeve (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front registration plate damaged
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
slight brake binds at offside front and offside rear
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear, offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox corroded (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement, rear bush
Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported)
Exhaust centre joint slightly insecure and has a slight leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside front drive shaft inner boot perishing /slightly insecure
Offside front inner drive shaft boot slightly insecure/leaking grease
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower bolt loose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower bolt loose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (system is still adequately supported)
Exhaust centre joint slightly insecure and has a slight leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside front drive shaft inner boot perishing /slightly insecure
Offside front inner drive shaft boot slightly insecure/leaking grease
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear seats folded down belts can not be checked
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear seats folded down belts can not be checked
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
inner face of both front brake discs rusting
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YV51 LXN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YV51 LXN, 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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YV51 LXN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2001.
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