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FJ51 CNF

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,563 miles

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ TYRES SLIGHTLY BOULGED

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Jan 2017 125,562 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r/ o/s/r/ (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ TYRES SLIGHTLY BOULGED

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,484 miles

Nearside 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 3 Sep 2014 95,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,148 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 88,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,755 miles

rear brake discs rusty.

airbag light on.

engine management light on.

exhaust emits slight blue smoke.

just past lambda limits.

no rear washer.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,557 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear discs rusty.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,206 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 70,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,814 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,190 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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FJ51 CNF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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