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GN52 GLJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,111 mi
Last recorded123,111 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 GLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 123,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer jets, only one of two working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic converter splash guard missing

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps affected by the operation of side lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer jets, only one of two working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic converter splash guard missing

Pass 10 Oct 2020 90,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 90,082 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut to the tread face exposing the cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 78,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded pitted and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic convertor splash guard missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,930 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,080 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 56,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,120 miles

nail in tyre o/s/f

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,866 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,509 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

rear number plate fading

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,849 miles

chips in windscreen

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,352 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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GN52 GLJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN52 GLJ, 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 GN52 GLJ registered?

GN52 GLJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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