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GF52 FPY

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 FPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 175,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 175,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 171,548 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 171,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 167,969 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 167,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 163,833 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 163,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 156,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 150,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 134,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 131,416 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Fail 27 Jan 2010 131,408 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 111,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,427 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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GF52 FPY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF52 FPY, 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 GF52 FPY registered?

GF52 FPY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is GF52 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 FPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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