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SW02 GPJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,467 mi
Last recorded136,467 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 136,467 miles

eml on

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses perished

nearside number plate light inoperative

nearside steering rack end worn

oil seepage

rear bush on both lower front suspension arms are in poor condition

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 May 2022 136,467 miles

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

eml on

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses perished

nearside number plate light inoperative

nearside steering rack end worn

oil seepage

rear bush on both lower front suspension arms are in poor condition

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 12 May 2021 128,617 miles

coolant leak

eml on

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

nearside number plate light inoperative

oil seepage

rear bush on front suspension lower arms are in poor condition

reverse lights inoperative

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2020 124,391 miles

eml on

front brake hoses perished

coolant leak

nearside front suspension strut top mount is worn

oil seepage

rear bush on offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms are in poor condition

reverse lights inoperative

slight bind at offside rear wheel,pads will need replacement in approx 2500 miles

Fail 19 May 2020 124,359 miles

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

coolant leak

eml on

front brake hoses perished

nearside front suspension strut top mount is worn

oil seepage

rear bush on offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms are in poor condition

reverse lights inoperative

slight bind at offside rear wheel,pads will need replacement in approx 2500 miles

Pass 22 May 2019 117,578 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine management light on

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front top strut mount slight play

rear tyres wearing on edges

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 22 May 2019 117,578 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine management light on

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front top strut mount slight play

rear tyres wearing on edges

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 May 2018 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

oil seepage

reverse lights inoperative

side repeaters flashing pale orange

slight lift in nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 31 May 2018 111,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

oil seepage

reverse lights inoperative

side repeaters flashing pale orange

slight lift in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,846 miles

catalytic converter rattles

front suspension creaks

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal poor

reverse lamps inoperative

wiper blades splitting/poor efficiency

Fail 12 Jun 2017 103,846 miles

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

catalytic converter rattles

front suspension creaks

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal poor

reverse lamps inoperative

wiper blades splitting/poor efficiency

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,110 miles

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mount is worn

oil seepage

Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,110 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside centre (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mount is worn

oil seepage

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,499 miles

lift in nearside front suspension strut top mounting

offside centre brake hose has corroded ferules

oil seepage

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,322 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front wipers in poor condition

fuel cap seal poor - advise replacement soon

offside centre and nearside centre brake hoses have corroded ferules

rear indicators flashing pale orange

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,241 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

oil seepage from engine

slight lift in n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,356 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel cap seal poor

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside centre brake hose poorly secured

offside centre brake hose has rusty ferules

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn,close to limit

protective outer coating on various brake pipes coming away

rear brake discs in poor condition around outer edges

sump pan and gearbox casing damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,545 miles

fuel cap seal poor

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside centre brake hose poorly secured

various slight oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2010 66,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

indicators went eratic for a few miniutes then worked ok

Pass 28 May 2008 42,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 30,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW02 GPJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SW02 GPJ, 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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SW02 GPJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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