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FL51 AJO

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,539 mi
Last recorded151,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 151,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 148,505 miles

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

off-side front breke hose worn flat on strut....

slight brake bind, off-side rear.

wipers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2013 140,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 128,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 128,090 miles

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

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

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

dampness around engine and gearbox

movement in rear axle carrier bushes

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2011 116,203 miles

brake pedal very spongy recomend attension

brake warning light on

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

offside front brake flexi hose rubbing on shock absorber

Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,415 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,062 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2008 78,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,071 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 AJO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJO, 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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FL51 AJO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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