MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GL51 AEM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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