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GU52 NKC

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,407 miles

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

offside inner cv gaiter insecure clip missing

Fail 28 Mar 2015 139,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside inner cv gaiter insecure clip missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,820 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery poor

engine management light on

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking some grease

Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery poor

engine management light on

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking some grease

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 36,055 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,398 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 NKC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

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

Is GU52 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 NKC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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