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AO52 UXT

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012
Fail 8 Oct 2012

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,766 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F inner cv boot insecure

O/S/F sill panle damage

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010

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)

drivers seat air bag delpoyed

front brake imbalance is probably caused by new disc and pads on o/s but not on n/s.

o/s sill crushed in places

o/s steering arm slightly distorted advise replaced

o/s/f bottom arm appears new but still has slight movement in a bush.

o/s/f wing slightly damaged/ crushed

Fail 2 Sep 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

drivers seat air bag delpoyed

front brake imbalance is probably caused by new disc and pads on o/s but not on n/s.

o/s sill crushed in places

o/s/f bottom arm appears new but still has slight movement in a bush.

o/s/f wing slightly damaged/ crushed

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on at dash .

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,195 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape tread close to limits .

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,290 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 UXT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXT, 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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AO52 UXT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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