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GN52 COU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,853 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,158 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,990 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,939 miles

Rear No plate delaminating

Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front wipers smear screen

Rear No plate delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,822 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and offside front- not so bad

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,667 miles

Slight play in N/S track rod arm.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,832 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perishing

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,923 miles

stone caught between off side front hub and backplate

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,184 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,514 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 13,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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GN52 COU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN52 COU, 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 GN52 COU registered?

GN52 COU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is GN52 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 COU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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