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CU52 HHE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,419 mi
Last recorded140,419 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 140,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 138,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 129,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 117,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 117,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2010 114,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 114,371 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front shock top mounts slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,818 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 67,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CU52 HHE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU52 HHE, 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 CU52 HHE registered?

CU52 HHE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is CU52 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 HHE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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