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FJ51 CBV

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,114 miles

rear discs slighly worn

Fail 11 May 2013 145,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 145,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 139,563 miles

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

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

rear disc condition poor

Fail 7 Jan 2011 135,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 121,001 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 121,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,291 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Jan 2009 108,291 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 59,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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 CBV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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