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FL51 OOY

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,549 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,249 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,112 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,923 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 OOY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

FL51 OOY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FL51 OOY safe to buy?

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