MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear tyres perished
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear tyres perished
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine MIL on
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine MIL on
Non obligatory mirror damaged
engine management lamp on
front pads 2mm
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs in poor condition
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs in poor condition
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
knock from rear over brake roller most likly rear axle bush starting to wear
near side rear tyre low on tread and has screw in tread.
off side front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.
off side sill bent and off side rear floor slightly bent by drain hole.
windscreen has small chip in zone (A).
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
near side rear tyre low on tread and has screw in tread.
off side front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.
off side sill bent and off side rear floor slightly bent by drain hole.
windscreen has small chip in zone (A).
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket deteriorating
front tyres wearing low on raised edges
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroding and lipping inner face
front brake discs corroding and lipping inner face
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly
front tyres on legal limit inner edge
offfside rear tyre on legal limit outer edge
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GJ02 XCW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XCW, 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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GJ02 XCW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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