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FD51 GKK

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,515 mi
Last recorded164,515 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 GKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 164,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar D bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2018 164,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar D bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 146,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 132,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center mounts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center mounts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,246 miles

Both rear tyres light cracking.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 68,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 62,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,567 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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FD51 GKK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FD51 GKK, 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 FD51 GKK registered?

FD51 GKK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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