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GN52 XMA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,157 mi
Last recorded158,157 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 158,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 151,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 146,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 145,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,400 miles

eml light on at time of test.

lower section of front bumper insecure/loose at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre low pressure at time of test.

n/s/r brake very slightly sticky/binding not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured at time of test.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 125,400 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

eml light on at time of test.

glove box lid broken falls of.

lower section of front bumper insecure/loose at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre low pressure at time of test.

n/s/r brake very slightly sticky/binding not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror glass poor

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,088 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,151 miles

front brake pads getting low & brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r brake slightly sticky not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre very slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,280 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,416 miles

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,045 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

rear coil springs corroding

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in rear beam axle bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,190 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

engine management light on

parking brake travel high

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,488 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

engine managment light on

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,577 miles

engine management light on and emissions high on tick over

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GN52 XMA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

GN52 XMA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GN52 XMA safe to buy?

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