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GX51 UJK

2001 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,463 mi
Last recorded170,463 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 170,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 170,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 167,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 152,541 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 152,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 145,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,752 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,618 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are badly warn

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,412 miles

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

o/s front tyre tread worn low on edges.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,410 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s front tyre tread worn low on edges.

o/s rear tyre tread depth very low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,922 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)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 UJK is a 2001 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJK, 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

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What year was GX51 UJK registered?

GX51 UJK is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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