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FG51 VAU

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,975 mi
Last recorded185,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 185,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

em light on

Fail 19 Jan 2015 185,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

em light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 173,528 miles

Nearside side repeater heavily painted black only just acceptable strongly advise replacement

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside side repeater heavily painted black only just acceptable strongly advice replacement

Fail 3 Jan 2014 173,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 165,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 153,545 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 153,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 140,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 130,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 130,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 115,132 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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FG51 VAU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG51 VAU, 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 FG51 VAU registered?

FG51 VAU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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