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BN51 GMX

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,057 mi
Last recorded130,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,057 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle of sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 130,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle of sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 125,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 124,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,702 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,682 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 104,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,853 miles

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

n/s headlight damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s headlight damaged

rear height sensor broken

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,192 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,452 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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BN51 GMX is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BN51 GMX, 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 BN51 GMX registered?

BN51 GMX is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BN51 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 GMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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