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GU52 NHY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 139,339 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,391 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective strong advisory aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output is reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material that travels over arm (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt stork protective cover is damaged exposing the metal strands the buckle bracket has been bent so when you gain access to the rear the stork becomes stuck

nsr number plate light out put is reduced

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 134,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,187 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 125,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plastic headlamp lens misty. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front slight play steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,878 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust pipe clamp heavily corroded

Front O/S/F & N/S/F 2nd washer jets partially blocked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,507 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,507 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,568 miles

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 NHY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU52 NHY, 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 GU52 NHY registered?

GU52 NHY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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