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FJ51 GTZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,485 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 108,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,071 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,397 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,395 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,622 miles

ENGINE MAN LAMP LIT

FUEL TANKSTRAPS CORRODED

N/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES AND ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WEAR

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,611 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr coil spring corroded

osr tyre sidewall in poor condition

rear shockabsorbers weak and corroded

service due

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,340 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 66,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp lit

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,537 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 28,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,389 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,227 miles

accident damage to n/s/f.

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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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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