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YV51 LXN

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,833 mi
Last recorded138,833 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,736 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,465 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 90,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 63,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,148 miles

inner face of both front brake discs rusting

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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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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What year was YV51 LXN registered?

YV51 LXN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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