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FX51 SRS

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,888 mi
Last recorded161,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 158,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 152,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,952 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose and caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose and caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 147,949 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose and caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose and caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,356 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 106,614 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 97,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,538 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,066 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,280 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 SRS is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SRS, 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 SRS registered?

FX51 SRS is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FX51 SRS safe to buy?

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