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BN51 GPF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,616 mi
Last recorded141,616 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 141,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 133,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,026 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,155 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 115,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split.

n/s rear brake disc starting to corrode and pitting.

n/s rear brake flexy hose to metal brake pipe joint slightly damp.

nail in n/s rear tyre causing slow punture.

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 102,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 78,855 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 GPF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

BN51 GPF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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