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FA51 ZTX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,779 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 50,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,645 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,923 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,860 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 43,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 41,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,556 miles

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 ZTX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA51 ZTX, 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 FA51 ZTX registered?

FA51 ZTX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FA51 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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