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GX02 JJC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,535 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 81,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,853 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,800 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,864 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,741 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,720 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,972 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,583 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,476 miles

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,345 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,196 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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GX02 JJC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX02 JJC, 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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GX02 JJC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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