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GL51 AEM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,290 mi
Last recorded202,290 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 202,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 190,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp aim detrition

Fail 23 Jun 2014 190,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp aim detrition

Pass 5 Jul 2013 178,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 164,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 160,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 158,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 150,139 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 150,139 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 145,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 136,693 miles

1 led/bulb inoperative at high level stop lamp.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out/judder.

low fuel warning lamp on.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off side sill lip shows distortion.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 136,693 miles

1 led/bulb inoperative at high level stop lamp.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out/judder.

low fuel warning lamp on.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off side sill lip shows distortion.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,395 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 104,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine idle and fast idle eratic.

exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show maximum inbalance limit.

front service brakes show run-out.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

various bulbs at high level stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 74,302 miles

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

front and rear brake pads show wear .

front service brake discs show wear and are well lipped.

front service brakes show inbalance and runout.

oil leak

rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 74,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake pads show wear .

front service brake discs show wear and are well lipped.

front service brakes show inbalance and runout.

oil leak

rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

undervehicle oil contamination.

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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GL51 AEM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL51 AEM, 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 GL51 AEM registered?

GL51 AEM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GL51 AEM safe to buy?

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