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FX51 PPE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,723 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 103,707 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 99,722 miles

Emissions not tested CANNOT HOLD REVS STEADY (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 96,068 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 92,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre the outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated on the sidewalls (cracking)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre the outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated on the sidewalls (cracking)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,366 miles

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

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surface.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,469 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,966 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,966 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 35,287 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 PPE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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