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GF51 YBV

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,681 mi
Last recorded89,681 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,046 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advis rear view mirrior missing

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

advis rear view mirrior missing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,483 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,902 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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GF51 YBV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBV, 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 GF51 YBV registered?

GF51 YBV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GF51 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 YBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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