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GF52 LZB

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,470 mi
Last recorded78,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 LZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,386 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective top of engine area (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 4 May 2017 68,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,109 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre got nail

oil leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 59,293 miles

EML WARVING ON

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,718 miles

both front lower arm bushes wearing

centre brake light partially works

centre exhaust rattle

eml on

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm bushes wearing

centre brake light partially works

centre exhaust rattle

eml on

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light on

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

tringle worning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,078 miles

n/s/f body damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2010 47,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f body damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,955 miles

nearside front bumper damage

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside front bumper damage

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front damage to bumper and wing

rear number plate watermarked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front damage to bumper and wing

rear number plate watermarked

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,725 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 LZB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF52 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

GF52 LZB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GF52 LZB safe to buy?

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