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AO52 VCJ

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,853 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,601 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,647 miles

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

front discs corroding

slight lift n/s/f top susp mount

various lights on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs corroding

slight lift n/s/f top susp mount

various lights on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,014 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,673 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,851 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,517 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 56,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 56,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,826 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 36,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,079 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,384 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 VCJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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