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GV51 AXM

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,044 mi
Last recorded173,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 173,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 164,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 154,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 142,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 136,152 miles

n/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,015 miles

rear tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 130,788 miles

both rear tyres cracking

gearbox oil leaks

handbrake cables over adjusted

nearside headlamp broken on adjusters and lamp brackets - headlamp is secure and aim is correct

offside inner cv boot starting to leak grease

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 29 Jul 2009 130,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

gearbox oil leaks

handbrake cables over adjusted

nearside headlamp broken on adjusters and lamp brackets - headlamp is secure and aim is correct

offside inner cv boot starting to leak grease

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 116,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 107,846 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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GV51 AXM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV51 AXM, 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 GV51 AXM registered?

GV51 AXM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GV51 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 AXM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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