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G27 SHS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,573 mi
Last recorded101,573 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 SHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,573 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,016 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,015 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant radiator shows signs of leaking, but not leaking when carrying out inpection.

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs surfaces pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,620 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 35,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,634 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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G27 SHS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G27 SHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G27 SHS registered?

G27 SHS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is G27 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 SHS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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