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GF02 XYJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,097 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear pads low and discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,911 miles

Engine difficult to maintain fast idle speed on emissions test

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

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

N/S R tyre tread depth getting low (3mm)

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

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

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

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

Slight Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,911 miles

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

Engine difficult to maintain fast idle speed on emissions test

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

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

N/S R tyre tread depth getting low (3mm)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,360 miles

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

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,360 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing slight movement

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,734 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 13,741 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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GF02 XYJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 GF02 XYJ, 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 GF02 XYJ registered?

GF02 XYJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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