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FP51 AVW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,234 mi
Last recorded123,234 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 AVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,980 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 119,956 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 106,358 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,364 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,625 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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FP51 AVW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP51 AVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 AVW registered?

FP51 AVW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FP51 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 AVW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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