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BN51 GNO

2001 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,546 mi
Last recorded221,546 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 221,546 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 221,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 209,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 209,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 194,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 194,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 182,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in nearside track rod

Fail 16 Oct 2014 182,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in nearside track rod

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 172,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 172,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2012 162,568 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 162,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 142,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 109,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,413 miles

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

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 GNO is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN51 GNO, 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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BN51 GNO is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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