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GD51 LZO

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 LZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre nail inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre nail outer edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,369 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,082 miles

Engine Smokes

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Smokes

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,388 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,583 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GD51 LZO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

GD51 LZO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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