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FD51 OCH

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,663 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 120,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,318 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,278 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,288 miles

rear discs pitted and corrored

Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs pitted and corrored

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 76,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 60,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OCH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCH, 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

How do I check the history of FD51 OCH?

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What year was FD51 OCH registered?

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

Is FD51 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 OCH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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