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FA51 XDB

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,230 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 147,228 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s inner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

driver seat not tilting

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,748 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s inner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

driver seat not tilting

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,891 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 140,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 135,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/n/s (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,235 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 122,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,748 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 118,714 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)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMITS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 106,697 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper in poor condition but clearing adequately

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FA51 XDB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA51 XDB, 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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FA51 XDB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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