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GL51 VGJ

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,819 mi
Last recorded173,819 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 173,819 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 153,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 153,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 153,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,473 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 102,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,257 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 94,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 74,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 74,197 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,506 miles

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?

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 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.

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