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GY51 BEJ

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,191 mi
Last recorded133,191 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 133,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 125,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 119,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 110,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,908 miles

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS SLIGHT BLOW AND IS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 103,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,516 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 98,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,046 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

screw in nearside front tread area

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,458 miles

both rear tyre worn at 2.5 mm

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush perished causing slight movement

rear brake discs corroded and grooved advise replacement needed

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,518 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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GY51 BEJ is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 BEJ, 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 GY51 BEJ registered?

GY51 BEJ is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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