2001 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · FL51 ANP
2001 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 74,660 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL51 ANP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 74,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL51 ANP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A3 (FL51 ANP) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FL51 ANP Mileage History
- 29/08/202363,556 mi
- 28/08/202467,155 mi+3,599 mi
- 21/08/202570,415 mi+3,260 mi
- 01/09/202674,660 mi+4,245 mi
- 01/09/202674,660 mi
Average of roughly 3,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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