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GN02 RAX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 131,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil residue around engine sump

Pass 20 Jun 2015 113,413 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front discs corroded

front wipers smear windscreen

service light on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 113,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front discs corroded

front wipers smear windscreen

service light on

Pass 29 Jun 2014 100,741 miles

exhaust system corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,283 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,621 miles

Front And Rear Discs Worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,569 miles

Corrosion developing front & rear brake discs

Damage to O/S/R lens cluster(function of reflector slightly impaired).

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,558 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion developing front & rear brake discs

Damage to O/S/R lens cluster(function of reflector slightly impaired).

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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

Fail 12 May 2008 67,487 miles

Advise Rear Number Plate Slighty Deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (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)

Pass 12 May 2008 67,487 miles

Advise Rear Number Plate Slighty Deteriorated.

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2007 61,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,869 miles

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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GN02 RAX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GN02 RAX, 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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GN02 RAX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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