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GX51 EAY

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 149,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,313 miles

Rear Tyres on legal limit

Fail 28 Nov 2020 148,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 May 2019 143,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 143,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 135,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,156 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2017 129,137 miles

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

cut on o/s/f tyre side wall

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,793 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f suspension knock

non std susp height

superficial damage to front x member

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 85,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,578 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

lowering springs fitted

o/s rear tyre spliting in inner wall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX51 EAY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GX51 EAY, 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 GX51 EAY registered?

GX51 EAY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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