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GJ02 OVC

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,555 mi
Last recorded129,555 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,555 miles

both rear axel bushes deteriorated but not resulting in ecessive movement

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,712 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

centre exhaust bracket broken!

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust system loose and brackets broken

emissions test only just passed due to engine revs excessivley fluctuating during test!

Fail 5 Aug 2011 93,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,143 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,065 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged

slight brake bind from offside rear

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 66,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 May 2007 40,310 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight damage to nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 20,112 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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GJ02 OVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ02 OVC, 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 GJ02 OVC registered?

GJ02 OVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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