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GF52 SWO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

rear brakes binding slightly

slight "rumble" from engine area

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

rear brakes binding slightly

slight "rumble" from engine area

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,515 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osr tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,092 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake pads low due to brake sticking on and slow to releas

Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,528 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,990 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under surface of car muddy

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,431 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 SWO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWO, 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 GF52 SWO registered?

GF52 SWO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is GF52 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 SWO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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