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FY51 WVC

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 130,083 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perishing 225/45/17

Fail 11 Jun 2016 130,083 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre perishing 225/45/17

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,304 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2014 111,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 106,091 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 106,091 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 98,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,556 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged,n/s/r tyre perishing,rear axle beam bushes have play

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,167 miles

n/s/r tyre on the limit

Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,447 miles

rear tyres sidewall damage,wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,015 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake has slight travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has black tinted windows

Fail 21 Nov 2007 78,902 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has black tinted windows

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

slight damage n/s rear

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 101,069 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 WVC is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WVC, 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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FY51 WVC is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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