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AO52 ZLV

2002 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,006 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,000 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,366 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,823 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 ZLV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

AO52 ZLV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is AO52 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ZLV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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