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GF51 JKZ

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,453 mi
Last recorded204,453 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 JKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 204,453 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2018 204,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipe coatings (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 193,456 miles

EML ON

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 193,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML ON

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 177,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 165,692 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 148,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front top shock mounts have play

Pass 5 Oct 2011 133,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 132,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,574 miles

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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GF51 JKZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF51 JKZ, 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 GF51 JKZ registered?

GF51 JKZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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