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GL02 EJE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,396 mi
Last recorded148,396 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 EJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 148,396 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front sills damaged

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2016 148,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front sills damaged

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,918 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush susp arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Sep 2014 133,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 133,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 132,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 130,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 119,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 119,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,007 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 114,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,993 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 92,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 63,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,701 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 42,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GL02 EJE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL02 EJE, 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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GL02 EJE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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