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GL02 UNY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,627 mi
Last recorded163,627 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 UNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 163,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 156,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 152,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 142,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,036 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 101,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,790 miles

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

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,764 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,722 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,840 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,485 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,685 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,945 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 UNY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNY, 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 GL02 UNY registered?

GL02 UNY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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