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GV52 CHY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,830 mi
Last recorded182,830 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 182,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 170,997 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 155,743 miles

Alternator rattle

Engine oil on min

General oil leaks

Various body trim clips broken

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,721 miles

Advise brake check

Fail 30 Aug 2012 137,711 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,980 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,804 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,068 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GV52 CHY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV52 CHY, 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 GV52 CHY registered?

GV52 CHY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is GV52 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 CHY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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