2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LF51 TEV
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 67,751 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF51 TEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 67,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF51 TEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (LF51 TEV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LF51 TEV Mileage History
- 13/02/202364,672 mi
- 12/03/202465,211 mi+539 mi
- 11/03/202566,592 mi+1,381 mi
- 07/03/202667,750 mi+1,158 mi
- 10/03/202667,751 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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