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GL51 UFS

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,225 mi
Last recorded168,225 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 168,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 164,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 159,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 154,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 143,187 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,526 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 88,317 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,850 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,432 miles

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

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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GL51 UFS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL51 UFS, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 UFS?

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What year was GL51 UFS registered?

GL51 UFS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is GL51 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 UFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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