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A13 GRX

2002 Audi A3

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,090 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 106,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,689 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 134,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,190 miles

Offside Front Top Mount

Fail 3 Nov 2021 131,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Top Mount

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,571 miles

main beam switch faulty but lights working on main beam

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 85,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 83,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,644 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,741 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

light scratches to windscreen.

offside front tyre has small splits in outer sidewall.

Fail 17 Aug 2013 76,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratches to windscreen.

offside front tyre has small splits in outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,304 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 85,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,739 miles

High level brake light is not working, but it is not clear whether connected.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,760 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,540 miles

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

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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A13 GRX is a 2002 Audi A3 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 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 A13 GRX, 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 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 GRX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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