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GF02 EYD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 EYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 157,366 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 157,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,202 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2017 152,129 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 147,467 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter perished

rear no plate faded

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2016 147,467 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter perished

rear no plate faded

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 123,564 miles

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

offside front outer cv boot has small split and weeping grease

Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,189 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 119,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,524 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 102,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,922 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 94,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,846 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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GF02 EYD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF02 EYD, 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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What year was GF02 EYD registered?

GF02 EYD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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