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GF52 ZPD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,408 mi
Last recorded198,408 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 198,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 198,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 191,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 184,825 miles

oil leak

osf tyre tread wearing low

osr tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2016 178,472 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 176,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 163,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 163,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 154,075 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 144,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 144,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 135,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 123,599 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 112,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 100,854 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 89,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZPD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

GF52 ZPD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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