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FN51 UKM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,200 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,257 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,337 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,008 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,007 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,347 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,851 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported safely

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,661 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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FN51 UKM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN51 UKM, 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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FN51 UKM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 UKM safe to buy?

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