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CX02 GVV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 GVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,991 miles

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Front fog lamps missing

MIL illuminated

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Front fog lamps missing

MIL illuminated

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Temporary oil filler cap fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,544 miles

Front fog lamps missing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps missing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non Standard Suspension Fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,913 miles

corrosion to suspension components

front brake hoses slightly loose in their mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,210 miles

nearside rear brake hose pulled very tight

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

rear number plate faded near limit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,449 miles

Front tyres fitted to vehicle are different size to rear tyres

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin. ( inners )

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,449 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin. ( inners )

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,104 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,104 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,678 miles

BOTH rear tyres are wearing low on tread. ( Offside the lowest )

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH rear tyres are wearing low on tread. ( Offside the lowest )

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

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

rear diff leaking

rear washer not working

Pass 16 May 2011 67,385 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc worn

rear pads getting low

Fail 16 May 2011 67,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,335 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper rubber starting to split

offside front wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,335 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper rubber starting to split

offside front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 15 May 2009 54,932 miles

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyre treads 3mm

Fail 15 May 2009 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 27 May 2008 46,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 46,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 37,817 miles

Front discs and pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2006 27,965 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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CX02 GVV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 CX02 GVV, 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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CX02 GVV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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