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FE51 ZVD

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,691 mi
Last recorded125,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ZVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension strut top mount worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily corroded underside to steering suspension and brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,337 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Aug 2019 123,257 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

off side front seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 120,116 miles

exhaust mounting broke on centre box

off side front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,965 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 96,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,555 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 ZVD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

FE51 ZVD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is FE51 ZVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 ZVD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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