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GF52 SWN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 119,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,838 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,838 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,487 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 SWN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

GF52 SWN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is GF52 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 SWN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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