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FL51 DWY

2001 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,894 mi
Last recorded134,894 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 134,894 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

EML LIGHT ON

brake hose metal ferrules rusted all

brake pedal travel noted

power steering piping corroded

power steering piping corroded

rear brake pads and discs very pitted/corroded

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded, o/s/r disc is bad

Fail 26 Jan 2015 131,614 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 130,099 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

o/s rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 130,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

fuel cap seal perished

o/s rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,637 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 128,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,489 miles

o/s/r axle bush slighty crack

Pass 31 Dec 2010 119,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 115,416 miles

front tyre pressures low o/s front is 18 psi ,n/s front 21.5 psi might have been deflated due to snow but dont forget re inflate after these conditions

Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 101,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,048 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 68,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DWY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DWY, 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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What year was FL51 DWY registered?

FL51 DWY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is FL51 DWY safe to buy?

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