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BN51 GNV

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,316 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 136,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 133,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 119,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,944 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 92,774 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 78,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 49,108 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 GNV is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

BN51 GNV is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BN51 GNV safe to buy?

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