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AV52 UJU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,354 miles

o/s cv boot weeping grease both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,563 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,002 miles

o/s headlight poor image various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,431 miles

n/s rack end cover poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s rack end cover poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,449 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perisheed

both rear tyrers perished and cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,715 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 83,713 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,615 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,444 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 UJU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV52 UJU, 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 AV52 UJU registered?

AV52 UJU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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