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FX51 PCH

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,979 miles

rear pads look low

Fail 5 Apr 2012 103,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads look low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,777 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 102,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,947 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 PCH is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FX51 PCH, 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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What year was FX51 PCH registered?

FX51 PCH is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FX51 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 PCH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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