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FV51 CYC

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 102,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,896 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,955 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

oil sensor light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,955 miles

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

oil sensor light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,302 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,766 miles

play in offside front suspention top

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2010 63,661 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

items over 40mm in windscreen are MOT fail

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicators pale

Fail 24 Dec 2010 63,661 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items over 40mm in windscreen are MOT fail

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicators pale

Fail 23 Dec 2009 58,500 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,578 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 47,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 42,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 36,887 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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FV51 CYC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV51 CYC, 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 FV51 CYC registered?

FV51 CYC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FV51 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 CYC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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