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AO52 AYG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 160,629 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,745 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside front shock damp with oil

Rear inner brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,012 miles

Central Front exhaust corroding near cat but not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,008 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust corroding near cat but not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slightly corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,890 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 120,031 miles

various corrosion undrneath

Fail 11 Nov 2017 120,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion undrneath

Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,364 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,362 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front under tray hanger damaged

water leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust braket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

inside surrface of front brake disc's corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,956 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,158 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,717 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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AO52 AYG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO52 AYG, 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 AO52 AYG registered?

AO52 AYG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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