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AE52 ULU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,710 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

rear tyres cracking and worn close to the legal limit

vehicle wet from rain, nearside rear shocker may be leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2019 124,061 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear brake caliper has a slight bind on parking brake

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,501 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,456 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,061 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 116,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 91,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,276 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,391 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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AE52 ULU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE52 ULU, 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 AE52 ULU registered?

AE52 ULU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AE52 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 ULU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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