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GF02 FUU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 999,999 miles

All 4 tyres are very close to the legal limit and both offside tyres are wearing on the inner edges and nearside front tyre is wearing badly on the outer edge

Both rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

Nearside front wish bone rear bush split resulting in play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 999,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All 4 tyres are very close to the legal limit and both offside tyres are wearing on the inner edges and nearside front tyre is wearing badly on the outer edge

Both rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front wish bone rear bush split resulting in play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 218,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 205,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 205,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 193,193 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 193,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 174,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 156,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 149,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 131,511 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT PIN HOLE

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 131,511 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT PIN HOLE

Fail 11 Feb 2009 116,244 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,244 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 84,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

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 FUU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

GF02 FUU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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