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FE51 ZZJ

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,799 mi
Last recorded139,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,799 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 132,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 125,733 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 117,040 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 116,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,831 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 ZZJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZZJ, 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.

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What year was FE51 ZZJ registered?

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

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