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GP51 CEA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 CEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 144,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 136,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 136,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 133,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,852 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,809 miles

intermittant knocking coming from side of engine <recommend investigation>

Fail 27 Mar 2014 106,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

intermittant knocking coming from side of engine <recommend investigation>

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,968 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 93,968 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,975 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre below limit also flat

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 44,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,868 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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GP51 CEA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP51 CEA, 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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GP51 CEA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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