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FY51 XUK

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,349 mi
Last recorded168,349 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 168,349 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 168,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 154,604 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 154,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking At caliper flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 151,343 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 151,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,205 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2014 146,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 140,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 135,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 128,705 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2010 128,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2009 118,114 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 118,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,639 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 91,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,380 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 68,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

chip in windscreen

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 XUK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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