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AK51 GMV

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,293 mi
Last recorded165,293 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 165,293 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filter ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 160,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 150,776 miles

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

eml light is on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 133,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,251 miles

engine management warning light on.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,763 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,763 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 103,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 86,143 miles

rear number plate water marked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,473 miles

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

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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AK51 GMV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK51 GMV, 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 AK51 GMV registered?

AK51 GMV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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