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GF51 WUU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,971 miles

Brake pipe ion rear coated in grease

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 109,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,122 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre rear flex pipe and after (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2012 73,388 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,905 miles

both front brake disc plates slightly corroded on the inside

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 49,174 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,842 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,051 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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GF51 WUU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF51 WUU, 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 GF51 WUU registered?

GF51 WUU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GF51 WUU safe to buy?

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