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G8 PUV

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,058 mi
Last recorded180,058 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 180,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 180,058 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 172,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 158,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 158,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 152,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 146,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 141,677 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 133,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,521 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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G8 PUV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G8 PUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 PUV registered?

G8 PUV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is G8 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 PUV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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