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CU52 XHD

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,547 mi
Last recorded136,547 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,547 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

diferent size tyres front to back

Fail 7 Apr 2017 136,505 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

diferent size tyres front to back

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,200 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filler (2.4.A.3)

n/s front wing guard loose

Fail 13 Jan 2016 133,191 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 115,662 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,606 miles

brake disks det,o/s/f arb bush inned minor play,rear brakes binding, n/s/r tyre close to legal limit,n/s/r coil spring corr,reare flexi pipes det,front springs corr

Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake disks det,o/s/f arb bush inned minor play,rear brakes binding, n/s/r tyre close to legal limit,n/s/r coil spring corr,reare flexi pipes det,front springs corr

Pass 1 Feb 2012 109,769 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,393 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear brake discs are rusty and slightly scored

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,886 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 40,666 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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CU52 XHD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHD, 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 CU52 XHD registered?

CU52 XHD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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