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GD51 CEN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,750 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 93,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,421 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,761 miles

EML lamp on

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 78,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML lamp on

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,002 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

need tracking

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,132 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,912 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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GD51 CEN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD51 CEN, 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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What year was GD51 CEN registered?

GD51 CEN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is GD51 CEN safe to buy?

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