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GJ02 XCW

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 138,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,455 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,439 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 131,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,997 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 116,723 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 109,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management lamp on

front pads 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 84,502 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 84,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,514 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,671 miles

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).

Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,663 miles

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).

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,592 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,584 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,627 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,028 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding and lipping inner face

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,028 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipping inner face

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,760 miles

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

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 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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