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DE52 OEC

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,369 mi
Last recorded199,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 199,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 199,369 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 May 2014 194,301 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 194,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 190,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded + back box mounting secured with cable ties

fuel filter damp but no obvious leak

n/s/f roadwheel slightly out of shape

n/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + 2 screws in tread [1 in edge]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r coil spring corroding

unable to check brake pipe condition due to coating

Fail 1 May 2013 190,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

back box mounting bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter damp but no obvious leak?

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + 2 screws in tread [1in edge]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r coil spring corroded

unable to check brake pipes properly due to coatings

Fail 9 May 2012 178,450 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 178,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 159,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 139,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 119,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,470 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,551 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 OEC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE52 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

DE52 OEC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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