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DE52 NKL

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,924 mi
Last recorded37,924 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 37,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 33,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 33,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,183 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 31,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 30,351 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 29,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,515 miles

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

both rear tyres perished, cords not exposed

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 26,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,331 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 23,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 19,877 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,516 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,044 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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DE52 NKL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE52 NKL, 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 DE52 NKL registered?

DE52 NKL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is DE52 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 NKL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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