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GU51 DXJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 DXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,346 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm limit 205/55/16

heavy oil leak

off side front brake hoses slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,297 miles

minor oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front wipers worn

sills damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel bolt covers are fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel bolt covers are fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

windscreen chip out side swept area offside

Fail 17 Nov 2011 70,497 miles

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

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

bolt snapped in lower gearbox mount

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

play in front anti rol bar 'D' bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,497 miles

bolt snapped in lower gearbox mount

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

play in front anti rol bar 'D' bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advice engine light on

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,189 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,199 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,543 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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GU51 DXJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU51 DXJ, 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 GU51 DXJ registered?

GU51 DXJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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