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GK51 LXB

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,941 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 141,633 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,774 miles

Nearside OF REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside HEADLAMP DISCOLOURED AND IMAGE WEAK

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak FROM OFFSIDE OF ENGINE ()

Nearside OF REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside HEADLAMP DISCOLOURED AND IMAGE WEAK

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,750 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S OF REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S HEADLAMP DISCOLOURED

O/S HEADLAMP IMAGE WEAK

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVAL GAITER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S OF REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S HEADLAMP DISCOLOURED

O/S HEADLAMP IMAGE WEAK

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 113,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod to track rod end lock nut is loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is on minimum

Fuel cap sealing washer is deteriorated

Fuel smell around tank area, but no leaks seen

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs wearing,fuel smell,rear axle beam bushes wearing,oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2018 100,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs wearing,fuel smell,rear axle beam bushes wearing,oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,219 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes wearing

Fail 9 Dec 2017 87,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 76,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,289 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,287 miles

slight damage front no. plate

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 12,488 miles

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

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

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 LXB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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