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GK51 LWY

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 118,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,205 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,205 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,076 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,468 miles

Centre Exhaust braket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,171 miles

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 83,171 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 36,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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GK51 LWY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK51 LWY, 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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GK51 LWY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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