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FY51 WVF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,407 mi
Last recorded167,407 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 167,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 154,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 150,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 137,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 127,380 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 119,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 89,402 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 WVF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY51 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

FY51 WVF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FY51 WVF safe to buy?

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