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FE51 TKU

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 TKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 128,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 128,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 117,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 117,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,707 miles

slight bind offside rear

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 73,072 miles

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

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

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 TKU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

FE51 TKU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FE51 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 TKU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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