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GN51 FVZ

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,166 mi
Last recorded151,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 151,166 miles

both rear brake discs scored.

front sub frame near side rear mount bent.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 144,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front subframe. near side of, bent

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,767 miles

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

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

subframe damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,767 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

subframe damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamps lens deteriorated

damage to n/s/r of front subframe

Fail 28 Aug 2014 125,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamps lens deteriorated

damage to n/s/r of front subframe

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,818 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,255 miles

headlamps discoloured

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,133 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded, pads low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,120 miles

front brake pad material getting low -approximatly 2/3 rds worn

slight surface corrosion to front brake flexible hose ferrules

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pad material getting low -approximatly 2/3 rds worn

slight surface corrosion to front brake flexible hose ferrules

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,787 miles

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 -2/3rds worn

near side front tyre worn inner and outer edges /also approaching legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 -2/3rds worn

near side front tyre worn inner and outer edges /also approaching legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,814 miles

front brake pad material 1/2 (worn near side and offside )

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2008 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pad material 1/2 (worn near side and offside )

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

offside and near side front suspension lower wishbone void bushs -bonding starting to seperate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,436 miles

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

offside and near side front suspension lower wishbone void bushs -bonding starting to seperate

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,696 miles

front brake pads very low †rear pads 3/4 worn

front subframe bent on nearside rear mounting

nearside front tyre tread 3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm)

offside rear axle bush deterioated

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 FVZ 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 60%.

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 FVZ, 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 GN51 FVZ registered?

GN51 FVZ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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