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GX51 THK

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,331 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play from top mount

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 110,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,772 miles

both front lower arms have slight play in bushes

rear discs and pads worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,542 miles

3x centre stop bulbs n/w

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

frt & rear no plate discolour

frt susp lower rear bushes perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,833 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)

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 THK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

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

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