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FL51 HLZ

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 164,444 miles

Offside Front has slight corrosion but part of the structure of the vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 157,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 146,993 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,703 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 123,454 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 111,385 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm rear bush cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to sidewall

offside front lower arm rear bush cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 103,374 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,596 miles

Condition of front rear wishbone bushes

Condition of rear number plates

Condition of wiper blades

Wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,525 miles

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

n s f wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n s f wiper slightly smearing screen

unable to check both rear wheel bearings for noise

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,546 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 HLZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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