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GV51 EHD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

273,174 mi
Last recorded273,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 EHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 273,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 264,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 264,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter insecure

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 May 2019 244,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 243,631 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front wing repeaters showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure bottom of front wing loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 224,029 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction has a sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 224,029 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction has a sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 209,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 162,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 162,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing OUTER DRIVESHAFT RETAINING NUT (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,320 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 139,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,310 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,303 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 119,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,143 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 104,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,535 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 94,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 89,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,873 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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GV51 EHD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV51 EHD, 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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GV51 EHD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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