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GK02 OTN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 OTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 151,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 150,095 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 144,570 miles

Nearside Front rack boot perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 140,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight leak from engine ()

rear shockers hard

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,607 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 105,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,536 miles

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

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,531 miles

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,194 miles

the nearside rear tyre has a tread pattern that has worn unevenly causing the tyre to be out of round

Fail 11 Mar 2008 66,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

the nearside rear tyre has a tread pattern that has worn unevenly causing the tyre to be out of round

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,663 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 44,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,331 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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GK02 OTN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK02 OTN, 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 GK02 OTN registered?

GK02 OTN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GK02 OTN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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