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GX51 EDF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,737 mi
Last recorded167,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 167,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 156,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 154,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o s r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,510 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 146,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 135,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,858 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,858 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,067 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Centre silencer cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,965 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play.

Front and rear brake disc,s slightly rusty on edges.

Offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play.

Front and rear brake disc,s slightly rusty on edges.

Offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,909 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside brakes binding slightly.

Slight play in nearside front rack end.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 24,710 miles

Cuts in n/s/r inner sidewall not deep enough to show cords

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

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 EDF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX51 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

GX51 EDF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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