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BF51 FKU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,146 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,376 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,349 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2014 77,902 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 77,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2013 71,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,759 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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BF51 FKU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF51 FKU, 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 BF51 FKU registered?

BF51 FKU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is BF51 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 FKU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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