MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
eml on
rear brake pipes rusty
rear springs rusty
man light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
offside rear brake pad tensioner spring incorrectly fitted
windscreen repaired
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
offside rear brake pad tensioner spring incorrectly fitted
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside wiper blade split
30% rear increase/decrease on rear brakes
Deep cut nearside front tyre tread
Exhaust emissions just made it through cat test and engine management light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand / unable to fully asses wheel bearing
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ESP warning light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear brake discs are heavily corroded and worn
engine management light on
front windscreen has damage over 10mm to the swept area in zone A but does not provide a view of the road
smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of a leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ESP warning light on
both rear brake discs are heavily corroded and worn
engine management light on
front windscreen has damage over 10mm to the swept area in zone A but does not provide a view of the road
smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of a leak
Corrosion to rear suspension beam
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake discs in poor corroded condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Corrosion to rear suspension beam
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs in poor corroded condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
note center exhaust mounting
note condition of rear number plate
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GL51 VFY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?
GL51 VFY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2001.
Is GL51 VFY safe to buy?
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