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GF51 ZHO

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,042 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,673 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,672 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tail gate (6.1.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,697 miles

intermitant fault with hazard

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,385 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,867 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,472 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 ZHO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

GF51 ZHO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is GF51 ZHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZHO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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