MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)
both rear alloy wheel rims have been welded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges 225/35/19
both rear alloy wheel rims have been welded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advise on cambelt?
Advise onauxilliary belt.
Front Brake Pads starting to wear low.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F Shock Absorber top mounting has slight lift when jacked up.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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GL51 VGJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GL51 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?
GL51 VGJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2002.
Is GL51 VGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL51 VGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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