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FE51 BDO

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,467 miles

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

rear axle beam very rusty on n/s

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear axle beam very rusty on n/s

Pass 23 May 2017 70,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 May 2015 65,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,691 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,691 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 58,545 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,482 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2008 49,482 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,682 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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FE51 BDO 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 FE51 BDO, 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 FE51 BDO registered?

FE51 BDO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FE51 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 BDO 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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