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FX51 CFT

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,183 mi
Last recorded123,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 CFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front suspension retaining device missing osf subframe bolt snapped insecure (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,733 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2014 100,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,296 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 60,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,758 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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FX51 CFT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX51 CFT, 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 FX51 CFT registered?

FX51 CFT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 CFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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