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FJ51 AKF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. Beam patter still prominent (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Bottom coil missing, but spring secure in mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. Beam patter still prominent (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Bottom coil missing, but spring secure in mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. Beam patter still prominent (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Bottom coil missing, but spring secure in mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. Beam patter still prominent (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Bottom coil missing, but spring secure in mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 153,544 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door difficult to close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 151,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 146,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between catalyst and center section blowing very slightly (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with center section to rear silencer blowing very slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 136,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 136,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 127,386 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front headlight lenses in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 125,068 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,998 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front no plate damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,211 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 83,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 83,808 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FJ51 AKF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ51 AKF, 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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FJ51 AKF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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