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GU52 HDV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,107 miles

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

Fail 12 Dec 2016 153,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dimmer than brake lights (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 139,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 131,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

clamp to rear exhaust silencer corroded away

exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded off

Fail 28 Oct 2014 131,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

clamp to rear exhaust silencer corroded away

engine management light on

exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 30 Oct 2013 123,165 miles

E.M.L on

gearbox oil leak

poor beam patterns on both lamps

Fail 29 Oct 2013 123,165 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

E.M.L on

gearbox oil leak

poor beam patterns on both lamps

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,384 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine Management light on

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 101,764 miles

EML ON

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 81,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,332 miles

Front and Rear brake discs poor,rusty and lipped. †Front pads 50% wear.Rear pads 50% wear.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 37,725 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 37,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres poor

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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GU52 HDV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU52 HDV, 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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GU52 HDV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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