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GK52 KZC

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,309 mi
Last recorded190,309 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 190,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 190,309 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 181,658 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 180,157 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 8 Sep 2015 178,720 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread close to wear limit

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 8 Sep 2015 178,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread close to wear limit

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 161,876 miles

engine under tray fitted

play starting in both front back wishbone rubber bushies

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,611 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,387 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 119,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 108,318 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs scoring

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,020 miles

airbag warning light is on

brake warning light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,193 miles

airbag and service lights are on

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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GK52 KZC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver 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 GK52 KZC, 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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GK52 KZC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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