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CE52 ODJ

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ODJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,170 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 135,170 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,855 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre out off shape

offside rear tyre out off shape

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,254 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,251 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 80,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,244 miles

both rear brake discs rusty on outer edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,605 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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CE52 ODJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE52 ODJ, 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 CE52 ODJ registered?

CE52 ODJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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