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GL51 UFM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,486 mi
Last recorded140,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 140,486 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 136,678 miles

baby seats fitted in rear unable to check seat belts

Fail 12 May 2016 136,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust joint (7.1.2)

baby seats fitted in rear unable to check seat belts

Pass 14 May 2015 133,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 133,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator fan inoperative

Pass 8 May 2014 129,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 129,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 122,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,953 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 98,624 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,916 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 65,136 miles

inner driveshaft boot showing signs of leaking

Fail 6 May 2008 65,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner driveshaft boot showing signs of leaking

Pass 5 May 2007 56,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 43,685 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 43,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GL51 UFM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL51 UFM, 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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GL51 UFM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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