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GK51 LXF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 149,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,464 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,135 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,058 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,932 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 120,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded lower section

eml light is on

exhaust heat sheild insecure[removed]

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 98,968 miles

1 element/bulb of high level brake light not working

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)

engine management warning light on

engine oil level low

irregular wear on inner edges of rear tyres

offside inner driveshaft boot badly split

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,682 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 inner drive shaft rubber gaiter badly split.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 89,682 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner drive shaft rubber gaiter badly split.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 669,624 miles

1. center brake light bulb/LED not working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2008 69,621 miles

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

1. center brake light bulb/LED not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front fog lamp not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,427 miles

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

rear number plate

slight cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,130 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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GK51 LXF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GK51 LXF, 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 GK51 LXF registered?

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

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