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AP51 FMD

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FMD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2023 101,994 miles

Eml light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,218 miles

Front Exhaust system has had a repair

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,768 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front and rear.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped / scored.

Hi-level brake light, 33% of bulbs / LED's defective.(50% limit)

Offside rear tyre at wear bars, centre.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs, slight lip.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,770 miles

rear o/side tyre 2 mm tread depth

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,910 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped.

Front and rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,829 miles

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

em lamp illuminated.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,360 miles

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)

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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AP51 FMD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP51 FMD, 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

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What year was AP51 FMD registered?

AP51 FMD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AP51 FMD safe to buy?

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