MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel pedal travel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
rear discs and pads in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
rear discs and pads in poor condition
ALL BRAKE DISCS POOR/CORRODING
ALL STEERING/SUSPENSION CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS/BALL JOINTS WEAR
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE DISCS POOR/CORRODING
ALL STEERING/SUSPENSION CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS/BALL JOINTS WEAR
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ENGINE MAN LAMP LIT
FUEL TANKSTRAPS CORRODED
N/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES AND ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WEAR
exhaust corroded
nsr coil spring corroded
osr tyre sidewall in poor condition
rear shockabsorbers weak and corroded
service due
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
nsr coil spring corroded
rear shockabsorbers weak and corroded
service due
both rear shockers corroded
exhaust corroded
front and rear sub frames corroded
fuel filter corroded
nsr coil spring corroded
os and ns front lower ball joints worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine man light on
front crossmember corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
engine management lamp lit
wiper blades poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management lamp lit
wiper blades poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
eng man lit
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
accident damage to n/s/f.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ51 GTZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FJ51 GTZ, 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 FJ51 GTZ registered?
FJ51 GTZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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