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GBZ 3369

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,139 mi
Last recorded186,139 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 3369
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 186,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear tyres have uneven wear patterns (blocking) at edges

Fail 9 Feb 2018 186,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases towards front of rear centre pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear tyres have uneven wear patterns (blocking) at edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

brake fluid reservoir damp

Fail 26 Jan 2017 165,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn lower at edges (not main tread)

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

brake fluid reservoir damp

Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 129,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 100,542 miles

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

Rear suspension - Rubber axle mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,542 miles

Rear suspension - Rubber axle mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 96,649 miles

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

Nearside front constant velocity joint weeping grease.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,040 miles

All four tyres worn 2.8-3.5mm, heep check.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,040 miles

All four tyres worn 2.8-3.5mm, heep check.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,008 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,008 miles

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 28 Oct 2005 38,459 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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GBZ 3369 is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GBZ 3369, 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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GBZ 3369 is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GBZ 3369 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 3369 shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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