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GJ52 XVF

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,237 mi
Last recorded107,237 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,237 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,060 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,584 miles

drivers outer door handle doesn't always open door fully

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers outer door handle doesn't always open door fully

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,414 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,091 miles

near side rear tyre / thorn in inner treads

off side rear tyre treads worn unevenly

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,084 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear brake binds slightly

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

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

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

near side rear tyre / thorn in inner treads

off side rear tyre treads worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,158 miles

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

middle exhaust pipe support bracket slightly insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

middle exhaust pipe support bracket slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,853 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 XVF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVF, 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 GJ52 XVF registered?

GJ52 XVF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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