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FG51 XPV

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

156,253 mi
Last recorded156,253 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 156,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear wheel binding

Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear wheel binding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 152,520 miles

All brake discs corroded on outside edge

For emission test engine was run at half engine speed as revs fluctuate when attmepting a speed of between 2500-3000rpm

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/s rear of bumper damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 152,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake disks corroded and worn.

Engine management warning light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 147,565 miles

damage to r/n/s indicator lense

exhaust centre mounting broken

rear wiper blade split

slight bind in r/o/s brake

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 147,563 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

damage to r/n/s indicator lense

exhaust centre mounting broken

rear wiper blade split

slight bind in r/o/s brake

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 143,502 miles

damage to r/n/s light lense

engine warning light on

r/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Mar 2012 143,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to r/n/s light lense

engine warning light on

r/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Mar 2011 138,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

damage to n/s/r light lense

engine warning light on

exhaust centre broken

slight oil leakk from gear box

Fail 1 Mar 2011 138,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

damage to n/s/r light lense

engine warning light on

exhaust centre broken

slight oil leakk from gear box

Pass 25 Feb 2010 135,184 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 135,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 119,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,274 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator leaking fluid

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 107,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,869 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 94,869 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,836 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 XPV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

FG51 XPV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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