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GJ02 XCV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,521 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,521 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,534 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,986 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,958 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,860 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 39,457 miles

Offside Rear 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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GJ02 XCV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ02 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

GJ02 XCV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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