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AO52 VCD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 68,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,011 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 62,617 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,617 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,985 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,219 miles

ADVIC BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON THREADS.

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 VCD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

AO52 VCD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AO52 VCD safe to buy?

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