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CU52 XHL

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,544 mi
Last recorded150,544 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 150,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 140,138 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,050 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 130,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,878 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gator split

Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,572 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 XHL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU52 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

CU52 XHL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is CU52 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 XHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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