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DC51 GMC

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 GMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 90,920 miles

"CAT" heat shield loose but secure

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

"CAT" heat shield loose but secure

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 May 2018 88,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 84,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2016 81,266 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 May 2015 77,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2013 69,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,326 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 57,515 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 57,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 50,554 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the tread

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,277 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 34,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DC51 GMC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC51 GMC, 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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DC51 GMC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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