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AU52 AUH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,968 mi
Last recorded189,968 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 189,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 182,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 169,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 156,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 156,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 143,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,734 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,421 miles

Play in nearside front lower suspension balljoint

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,089 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear axle has a play on the osr bush

Fail 28 Sep 2015 92,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear axle has a play on the osr bush

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,935 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,478 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT RUST ON FRONT + REAR BRAKE DISCS + BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AUH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AU52 AUH, 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 AUH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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