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FL51 AKO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 143,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 143,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,247 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating. )( starting to affect the beam image / light output

Front number plate damaged and is deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps are deteriorating. )( starting to affect the beam image / light output

Front number plate damaged and is deteriorating

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorated to the limits

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,318 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,226 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AKO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AKO, 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 AKO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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