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GJ52 XTY

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,722 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,934 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,525 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,385 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,595 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,595 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,431 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside front tyrewall

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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GJ52 XTY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ52 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ52 XTY registered?

GJ52 XTY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ52 XTY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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