CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN51 YFG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 123,745 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated! (middle section)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,814 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 115,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,013 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars on outer half of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2010 99,846 miles

pully or tensioner noise from engine bay

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,515 miles

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

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

bonnet was difficult to shut

Pass 10 Jan 2009 80,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,456 miles

1 bulb out on centre stoplight strip

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,348 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,936 miles

g.p.s system fitted to windscreen

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN51 YFG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 YFG?

You can check the full history of GN51 YFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN51 YFG registered?

GN51 YFG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is GN51 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 YFG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 YFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN51 YFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.