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GK51 UZF

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,564 mi
Last recorded149,564 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 149,564 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

no rear washers

Pass 5 Sep 2015 145,246 miles

oil leak and play in rack inner joints.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 145,246 miles

oil leak and play in rack inner joints.

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 133,634 miles

H.I.D. lights fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,623 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 127,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,979 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,552 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks,cracking to offside front outer cvboot

slight corrossion to suspension coil springs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,583 miles

oil leaks,cracking to offside front outer cvboot

slight corrossion to suspension coil springs

Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,156 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 85,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs heavily lipped.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,913 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 UZF 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 63.2%.

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 GK51 UZF, 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 UZF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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