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A3 FOF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

engine warming lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 135,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect frosted headlamp glass (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect frosted headlamp glass (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

engine warming lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,115 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 5 Feb 2016 128,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,605 miles

Engine managment lamp on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,716 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mang light on?

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F Foglamp Not Working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Washer Not Working

Rear Wiper Rubber Splitting

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wiper split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,684 miles

exhaust corroded

recommend grease brake pipes

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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A3 FOF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A3 FOF, 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 A3 FOF registered?

A3 FOF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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