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GKZ 8614

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,515 mi
Last recorded154,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8614
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 154,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,434 miles

Emissions not tested engine speed irratic (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 140,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall starting to crack open

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,753 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to rack and pinnion union (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall starting to crack open

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 135,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 126,504 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 117,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,295 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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GKZ 8614 is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKZ 8614, 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 GKZ 8614 registered?

GKZ 8614 is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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