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FL51 DVZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,802 mi
Last recorded157,802 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 157,802 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 157,802 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp/ sleeve (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2014 149,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,067 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil sensor light on.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 137,067 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Oil sensor light on.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 125,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 125,687 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 121,925 miles

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

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 Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2011 107,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 77,670 miles

exhaust centre section mounting is broke but still being suported by its crossmember

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damaged to n/s/f bumper

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,388 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 DVZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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