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GU02 KVF

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

254,244 mi
Last recorded254,244 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 KVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 254,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 243,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 228,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 233,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 218,812 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 214,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine; Turbocharger and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 209,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 209,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 205,146 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 201,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 193,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 180,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 165,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,435 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 147,134 miles

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

both front head lamps faded

clip for o/s/f sterring rack gator outer clip adrift

front screen chipped

n/s/f inner cv gater leaking

n/s/r shock dust cover/shield corroded

play/noise in n/s/r suspension arm inner bush

Fail 18 Jul 2012 147,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front head lamps faded

clip for o/s/f sterring rack gator outer clip adrift

front screen chipped

n/s/f inner cv gater leaking

n/s/r shock dust cover/shield corroded

play/noise in n/s/r suspension arm inner bush

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,836 miles

front screen chipped

n/s/f inner cv gater perished

rear prop rear rubber coupling perished

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,208 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)

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 11 Jul 2008 100,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,645 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,491 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,491 miles

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

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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GU02 KVF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GU02 KVF, 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 GU02 KVF registered?

GU02 KVF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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