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FJ51 GUK

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 176,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Rear spare wheel well has corrosion hole in it not affecting over all strength

Fail 5 Mar 2021 176,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Rear spare wheel well has corrosion hole in it not affecting over all strength

Pass 15 Feb 2020 173,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 169,964 miles

Movement in steering rack inner joint (n/s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 164,766 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,071 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on inside edge

both rear tyres slightly perished on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 146,596 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 141,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,275 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 117,249 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

brake pedal has travel

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 112,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,139 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 105,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,061 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 100,061 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 93,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 85,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GUK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJ51 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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