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ET51 GYK

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 GYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,091 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,311 miles

both rear brake discs are in slightly poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear brake discs are in slightly poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front wiper bladews are slightly poor to clear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,004 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,004 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,799 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly low

both rear tyres are wearing slightly out of shape

nearside rear road wheel is slightly noisey when spun by hand

Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both front tyres are wearing slightly low

both rear tyres are wearing slightly out of shape

nearside rear road wheel is slightly noisey when spun by hand

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,640 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Handbrake lever on caliper sticking (not returning correctly)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ET51 GYK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ET51 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 GYK registered?

ET51 GYK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is ET51 GYK safe to buy?

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