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GF02 OSV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 OSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,390 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,546 miles

Advise: centre exhaust bracket is broken and slightly detoriated

Advise: offside rear tyre is getting low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,810 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp staying on

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp staying on

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2009 31,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades smeering

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,638 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 OSV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GF02 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

GF02 OSV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is GF02 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 OSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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