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GF02 SHV

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 SHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,597 miles

new tyre fitted to nearside rear has small lump in sidewall needs attention

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 SHV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHV, 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 GF02 SHV registered?

GF02 SHV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is GF02 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 SHV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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