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GN51 UNV

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 82,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2021 82,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of chassis to flex brake hose body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,675 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,827 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,063 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,455 miles

brake pipes at nearside rear hose showing signs of corossion - plastic coated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front and both rear wheels slightly distorted

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip slightly loose and leaking grease

rear brake pads look a little low

signs offside front tyre has previously fouled inner arch

Pass 28 Nov 2010 42,521 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitand worn on inneredge - recommend replacing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres underinflated

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitand worn on inneredge - recommend replacing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,547 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,108 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 UNV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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