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BJ51 GZT

2001 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,661 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,962 miles

1 x high level brake bulb not working

both rear subframe bushes seperating/getting weak - recommend replace

both repeaters fading

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside rear tyre perishing and on legal limit

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking to sidewall

possible sweatiing starting to nearside rear shock-absorber

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,327 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,747 miles

'sooting' at rear cat joint

blue exhaust smoke sometimes

slight offside front brake judder

unable to fully assess all brakes wear without dismantling

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,681 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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BJ51 GZT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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