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BJ51 GZE

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,387 mi
Last recorded87,387 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,387 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Fast idle not sustainable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 82,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,081 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 80,432 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 73,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 69,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2015 69,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 66,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 63,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,599 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp lenses opaque slightly affecting beam image

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

one LED not working on high level brake light

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp lenses opaque slightly affecting beam image

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

one LED not working on high level brake light

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,874 miles

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

o/s front tyre tread low.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,316 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,316 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,985 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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BJ51 GZE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ51 GZE, 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 BJ51 GZE registered?

BJ51 GZE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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