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AO52 EUM

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,518 miles

Nearside front tyre, nail in tread.

Offside front brake hose slightly chaffed.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre, nail in tread.

Offside front brake hose slightly chaffed.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,246 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,246 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,201 miles

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

all tyre pressures low.. have been corrected

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wiper is worn

nearside outer sill is damaged

offside front wiper is worn

Fail 2 Aug 2009 50,674 miles

195/65/15

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TO EXCESS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 50,674 miles

195/65/15

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TO EXCESS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,650 miles

front bumper is damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2007 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper is damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,729 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 EUM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 EUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 EUM registered?

AO52 EUM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AO52 EUM safe to buy?

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