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ET51 NJJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 NJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,801 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 81,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,772 miles

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

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 NJJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET51 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

ET51 NJJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is ET51 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 NJJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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