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AV52 EAF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,818 mi
Last recorded130,818 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,818 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,818 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,731 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust.

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack end.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 37,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,160 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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AV52 EAF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV52 EAF, 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 AV52 EAF registered?

AV52 EAF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AV52 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 EAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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