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GL51 UFR

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,217 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,069 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 60,344 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 UFR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFR, 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 GL51 UFR registered?

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

Is GL51 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 UFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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