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GV52 KNT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 144,264 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 131,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 117,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs pitted

slight wear in both front brake discs

Fail 2 Jan 2013 114,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs pitted

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,657 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,371 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Slight play o/s rack end.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 102,366 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag warning light on.

Slight play o/s rack end.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 93,904 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 22 Dec 2009 93,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

SRS light on

Nearside Front 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 24 Dec 2008 85,021 miles

1 element of centre stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f sill flange damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,174 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 70,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KNT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV52 KNT, 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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GV52 KNT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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