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GV52 KOE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,552 mi
Last recorded168,552 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 168,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021
Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock shrouds corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 148,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear shock shrouds corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 142,841 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings deteriorated

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front inner C/V gaiter leaking grease

Pass 27 Nov 2012 134,934 miles

S.R.S. light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 134,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

S.R.S. light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 128,754 miles

advisories from previous test no 415224631358

Fail 30 Nov 2011 128,631 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate poor condtion

slight play in front upper shock mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2010 122,181 miles

engine management light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2010 122,122 miles

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

engine management light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 112,497 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

centre exhaust bracket poor

front number plate poor condtion

Pass 11 Dec 2008 101,734 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 101,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers becoming poor

Fail 7 Dec 2007 97,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers becoming poor

Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,462 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 61,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KOE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

GV52 KOE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is GV52 KOE safe to buy?

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