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GL51 UGO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,788 mi
Last recorded186,788 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 186,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 185,379 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 185,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 184,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 182,072 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 182,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 179,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 172,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 167,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 164,032 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear floor area has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 1 Dec 2017 164,001 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear floor area has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 8 Dec 2016 159,800 miles

Long travel on brake pedal

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 155,024 miles

Long travel on brake pedal

Pass 25 Nov 2014 150,228 miles

all four tyres nr limit on edges

exhaust deteriorated centre

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 141,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 136,720 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,694 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 132,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 128,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 124,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 104,604 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 UGO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

GL51 UGO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is GL51 UGO safe to buy?

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