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AV52 SZW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 SZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 160,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 149,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 142,891 miles

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

both rear tyres on / near limits

o/s/f tyre wearing low and on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 133,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,799 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 102,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,998 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 37,998 miles

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

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 SZW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

AV52 SZW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AV52 SZW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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