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GN51 FVO

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,953 mi
Last recorded154,953 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 154,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 153,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 141,513 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 141,513 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 133,914 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,012 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,945 miles

o/s/f and n/s and o/s tyres ripped

rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,091 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,086 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 48,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GN51 FVO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN51 FVO, 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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GN51 FVO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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