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GN02 RBO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,980 miles

Both front cv gaitor starting to crack and perish

Both rear disc is badly corroded

Exhaust backbox bracket is corroded and broken

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing thin

Note: Underneth sump area is oily

Offside front inner cv gaitor cover is loose

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Fail 8 Nov 2014 102,940 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front cv gaitor starting to crack and perish

Both rear disc is badly corroded

Exhaust backbox bracket is corroded and broken

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing thin

Note: Underneth sump area is oily

Offside front inner cv gaitor cover is loose

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Fail 7 Dec 2013 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exc oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,235 miles

exc oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,199 miles

General corrosions on the underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2011 89,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 80,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 70,661 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 70,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 60,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,581 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

slight oil haze n/s/f shock absorber

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 RBO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GN02 RBO, 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 GN02 RBO registered?

GN02 RBO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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