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GJ51 ZFD

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,164 mi
Last recorded196,164 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 196,164 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 196,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Central weld broken on mounting but exhaust still secure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake efficiency low on 16% limit(n/s/r low)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 191,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 184,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 170,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 161,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,667 miles

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

engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 115,667 miles

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

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

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 55,891 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 ZFD is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ51 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

GJ51 ZFD is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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