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FL51 KWX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,163 mi
Last recorded109,163 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,163 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel nearly excessive

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,155 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel nearly excessive

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,280 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre blocking

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre blocking

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,217 miles

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

both front wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,342 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,856 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre just pass test

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,206 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 KWX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

FL51 KWX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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