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FD51 FDU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 130,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 125,776 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2013 125,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,987 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 114,278 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 114,276 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,973 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,608 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 109,608 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 96,692 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,567 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 81,567 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,884 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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FD51 FDU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FD51 FDU, 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 FD51 FDU registered?

FD51 FDU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is FD51 FDU safe to buy?

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