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FL51 AYM

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,009 mi
Last recorded195,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 195,009 miles

Front Number plate discoloured

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screen chipped in centre

Tyres different profiles front to rear

Fail 23 Apr 2020 195,009 miles

Front Number plate discoloured

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Screen chipped in centre

Tyres different profiles front to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2018 185,489 miles

engine damp of oil

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated (borderline)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated (borderline)

slight play n/s/f shocker

Fail 23 Oct 2018 185,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine damp of oil

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated (borderline)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated (borderline)

slight play n/s/f shocker

Pass 4 Nov 2017 178,382 miles

front number plate has slight deteriation but still readable

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

rear discs rusty and worn

slight blow in exhaust rear box

small stonechip in sweeped area

Fail 4 Nov 2017 178,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate has slight deteriation but still readable

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

rear discs rusty and worn

slight blow in exhaust rear box

small stonechip in sweeped area

Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,787 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres close to legal limit

chip swepted area

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 161,347 miles

axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jan 2016 161,347 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2014 151,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 151,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 143,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 143,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 125,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

brake pad warning lamp on

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

brake pad warning lamp on

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,488 miles

Low fuel light on!

Nearside dip beam dull!

Fail 6 Jul 2009 94,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear has slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,732 miles

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

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 AYM 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 60.9%.

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 FL51 AYM, 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 AYM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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