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GJ51 APZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,154 mi
Last recorded101,154 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 APZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018 101,154 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,721 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 74,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,595 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,954 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,419 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,252 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,173 miles

nearside & offside front tyres 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

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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GJ51 APZ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ51 APZ, 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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GJ51 APZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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