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GL51 DSU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 99,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,621 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 73,621 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,818 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,960 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,396 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,495 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,317 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,439 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,369 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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GL51 DSU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL51 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 DSU registered?

GL51 DSU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GL51 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 DSU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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