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FX51 PRJ

2001 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

The off side and near side rear brake hose ends are showing some corrosion.

The rear axle is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

The off side and near side rear brake hose ends are showing some corrosion.

The rear axle is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,993 miles

Coil spring corroded off side front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The off side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The rear axle is corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres are perished and worn low in places.

Coil spring corroded off side front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The off side and near side front brake pads are wearing low.

The off side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The rear axle is corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,850 miles

Both front tyres worn and cracked

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn and cracked

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,495 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear brake pipes corroded

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Multiple brake pipes blistered/ corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,588 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Multiple brake pipes blistered/ corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,451 miles

Both front tyre showing signs of wear.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe to the nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The nearside rear caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

The offside rear tyre starting to deteriorated in the tread area.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyre showing signs of wear.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe to the nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The nearside rear caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

The offside rear tyre starting to deteriorated in the tread area.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,874 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,608 miles

The exhaust system centre mounting is in poor condition.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The exhaust system centre mounting is in poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The offside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,218 miles

Both front tyres are worn to the legal limit around the inner edges of the tread.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are worn to the legal limit around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,372 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 PRJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 PRJ, 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 PRJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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