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AE52 GWO

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 92,173 miles

Coolant leak radiator & engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 92,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak radiator & engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

poor routing of live wire from battery to boot for speaker

Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

poor routing of live wire from battery to boot for speaker

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,121 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre 2mm of tread

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished in sidewall

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

Offside Rear passengers seat belt not checked as car seat fitted at time of test

Offside Rear tyre 2mm of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre 2mm of tread

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished in sidewall

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

Offside Rear passengers seat belt not checked as car seat fitted at time of test

Offside Rear tyre 2mm of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,299 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 56,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,087 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 7,912 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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AE52 GWO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE52 GWO, 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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AE52 GWO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 GWO safe to buy?

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