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FL51 AEM

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,114 mi
Last recorded191,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 191,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 179,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 168,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,733 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 156,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 154,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 149,125 miles

Centre stop lamp illumination incomplete.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 149,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre stop lamp illumination incomplete.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 139,799 miles

F & R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2010 132,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 132,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,093 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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FL51 AEM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 AEM registered?

FL51 AEM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FL51 AEM safe to buy?

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