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GJ52 XUE

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

214,210 mi
Last recorded214,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 214,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative excessively lowered giving no suspension movement (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting damaged and detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front sills damaged and rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2021 200,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 185,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp aims dim

both sill lips dented

Pass 7 Jun 2019 182,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 9 Jun 2018 175,633 miles

Front wings corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all disc corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 175,633 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all disc corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 159,222 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 151,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack tie rod slightly

Fail 7 May 2016 151,166 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack tie rod slightly

Pass 9 May 2015 145,350 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre sur cut on side wall

n/s steering rack tie rod slighty play

Fail 9 May 2015 145,350 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre sur cut on side wall

n/s steering rack tie rod slighty play

Pass 24 May 2014 134,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 124,241 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 108,196 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 101,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 93,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 84,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2007
Fail 15 May 2007

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 65,532 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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GJ52 XUE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XUE, 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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GJ52 XUE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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