AUDI A3 FL51ABV has 27 MOTs

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This 2001 AUDI A3 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 145,203 miles 3 months ago on Friday 13th February 2026 at 17:07.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 12th February 2027.

FL51ABV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 2027145,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2025145,203 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Front Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Number Plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  13. DANGEROUS - Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. DANGEROUS - Service Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  16. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  17. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 2024145,178 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - General Under Body Corrosion
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20224TH NOVEMBER 2023143,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Various Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - General Corrosion On Underbody And Suspension Components
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2022143,610 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Stop Lamp(s) Not Working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Various Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - General Corrosion On Underbody And Suspension Components
  8. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20214TH NOVEMBER 2022141,357 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - General Corrosion On Suspension Components
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2021141,357 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - General Corrosion On Suspension Components
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20204TH NOVEMBER 2021140,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2020140,657 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  16. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  17. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED28TH MARCH 2019140,654 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Some Travel Foot Pedal
  8. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Mirror Glass Poor Condition
  14. MINOR - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Below Minimum Level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center Heat Shield Insicure
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  19. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  20. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED22ND MARCH 201827TH MARCH 2019137,179 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 201727TH MARCH 2018132,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Jet Washer Poor
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Sleeve To Cat (7.1.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexi (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexi (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED24TH MARCH 2017132,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Jet Washer Poor
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Sleeve To Cat (7.1.2)
  11. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested Car Over Heated (7.3.a.1)
  12. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested Car Overheated (3.7.a.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexi (3.6.b.2c)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexi (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201613TH MARCH 2017131,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Disc Inner Faces Rusted/pitted
FAILED11TH MARCH 2016131,264 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Disc Inner Faces Rusted/pitted
PASSED14TH MARCH 201513TH MARCH 2016120,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED14TH MARCH 2015120,128 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2014103,010 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20143RD MARCH 2015103,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20133RD MARCH 201492,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201227TH FEBRUARY 201381,220 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201281,220 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201127TH FEBRUARY 201273,535 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 200928TH OCTOBER 201059,965 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200814TH SEPTEMBER 200950,575 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200714TH SEPTEMBER 200846,656 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 200614TH SEPTEMBER 200741,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FL51ABV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

FL51ABV MOT Comments

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FL51ABV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 145,203 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,808 miles

FL51ABV FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration FL51ABV was manufactured on Tuesday 11th September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 145,203 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 5,808 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FL51ABV has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 96 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 37 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently SORN .

Does FL51ABV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 FL51ABV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FL51ABV Taxed?

No, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 FL51ABV does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does FL51ABV MOT expire?

The current MOT for FL51ABV will expire in 9 months on Friday 12th February 2027. Read more

When did FL51ABV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FL51ABV was on Friday 13th February 2026 at 17:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FL51ABV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for FL51ABV we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has FL51ABV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for FL51ABV we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FL51ABV?

FL51ABV is registered as a 2001 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has FL51ABV done?

The odometer reading for FL51ABV at the last MOT in February 2026 was 145,203 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,808 miles per year. Read more

How old is FL51ABV?

The vehicle FL51ABV was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 11th September 2001. Read more

What colour is FL51ABV?

The official colour of FL51ABV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does FL51ABV have?

FL51ABV has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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