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GJ51 VLU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,281 mi
Last recorded165,281 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 151,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 151,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 145,324 miles

engine manegment light on

osf wishbone bush split

osr tyre slightly out of shape

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 30 Dec 2011 145,324 miles

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

engine manegment light on

osf wishbone bush split

osr tyre slightly out of shape

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2011 139,294 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

osf tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 130,655 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 121,364 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6M NEEDS NEW TYRE SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 24 Jan 2008 109,658 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside rear tyre on 2m and worn on inside edge of tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2008 109,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside rear tyre on 2m and worn on inside edge of tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,346 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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GJ51 VLU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLU, 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 GJ51 VLU registered?

GJ51 VLU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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