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AU52 NTM

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,020 mi
Last recorded130,020 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NTM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 130,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 111,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to sills

engine warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 110,951 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to sills

Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,315 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,767 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,817 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NTM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 NTM, 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 AU52 NTM registered?

AU52 NTM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AU52 NTM safe to buy?

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