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DE52 ODH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,807 mi
Last recorded125,807 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ODH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 125,807 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 125,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,107 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 119,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT BETWEEN FRONT PIPE AND CENTER SECTION IS BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,790 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,790 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,718 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,640 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,394 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,907 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 ODH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE52 ODH, 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 DE52 ODH registered?

DE52 ODH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is DE52 ODH safe to buy?

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