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FN51 UKO

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 169,012 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 169,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,035 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 164,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf tyre cut to sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2016 155,102 miles

M.I.L light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished & featherin inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust secure not leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 155,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

M.I.L light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished & featherin inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust secure not leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,843 miles

M.I.L light on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broke, but exhaust is secure and no leaking

rear tyres perishing on outer edges 225/40/18

Fail 13 Oct 2015 148,843 miles

M.I.L light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broke, but exhaust is secure and no leaking

rear tyres perishing on outer edges 225/40/18

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,512 miles

Center exhaust mount broken, system still suported

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres slight inner and outer edge wear

Lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

Oil leak

Play in off side rear wheel bearing has play, near excess

Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,512 miles

Center exhaust mount broken, system still suported

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres slight inner and outer edge wear

Lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

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

Oil leak

Play in off side rear wheel bearing has play, near excess

Pass 7 Jan 2011 109,751 miles

front brake disc inner faces show slight uneven wear

uneven rear hand and foot brake application

Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 87,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,206 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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FN51 UKO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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