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FJ51 DBY

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,335 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 94,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,203 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2013 86,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 86,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,112 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 8 Dec 2012 84,112 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,615 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 10 Dec 2011 80,615 miles

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

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

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

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,554 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,159 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 6 Nov 2008 66,159 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,103 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 DBY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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