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FD51 FFN

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,050 mi
Last recorded107,050 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 May 2011 91,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 78,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,259 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,460 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 39,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FD51 FFN is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD51 FFN, 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 FD51 FFN registered?

FD51 FFN is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is FD51 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 FFN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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