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AU52 ATN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,739 mi
Last recorded103,739 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ATN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

damage around car/bumpers

oil leak around turbo

rear axle appears bent

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,360 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around turbo

rear axle/suspension appears bent

rear discs corroded and slight scoring

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,701 miles

airbag lamp on

wear at n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag lamp on

wear at n/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,721 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers wing mirror single crack

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,958 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 65,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper cracked offside

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,870 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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AU52 ATN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU52 ATN, 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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AU52 ATN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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