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GU52 VWS

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 85,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (indicates a malfunction) (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,567 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,237 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,904 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,904 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,025 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,916 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 54,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,652 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 49,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,435 miles

Oil leak

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

oil level low

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 31 Jul 2010 44,435 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

oil level low

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,342 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 VWS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

GU52 VWS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is GU52 VWS safe to buy?

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