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FY51 OFW

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,857 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,551 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 71,551 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,644 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,037 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,807 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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FY51 OFW is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY51 OFW, 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 FY51 OFW registered?

FY51 OFW is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FY51 OFW safe to buy?

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