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AU52 RNX

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,320 mi
Last recorded110,320 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 110,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,267 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,456 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,710 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 90,710 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,102 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 82,929 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rattle

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on inside

Fail 19 Jan 2013 78,893 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on inside

offside and nearside rear brake discs surfaces corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,066 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,066 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leek

rear dust cover insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,675 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 67,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,378 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,710 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 RNX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

Is AU52 RNX safe to buy?

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