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CE52 JWN

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,309 mi
Last recorded97,309 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 JWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,309 miles

Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare defective

Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dip beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from screen prior to test

Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare defective

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing but buckle still operational

Fail 30 Aug 2014 89,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing but buckle still operational

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,065 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,086 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,542 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 22,362 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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CE52 JWN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CE52 JWN, 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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CE52 JWN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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