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GN51 FWR

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,328 miles

coolant leak

emissions not tested unable to hold at fast idle

Fail 18 Sep 2015 109,323 miles

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

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

coolant leak

emissions not tested unable to hold at fast idle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,786 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine revs not stabilising.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,450 miles

rear number plate starting to deteariate.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear number plate starting to deteariate.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,017 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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GN51 FWR is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GN51 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

GN51 FWR is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GN51 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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