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DE52 OET

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OET
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,443 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight smear from nearside front wiper

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight smear from nearside front wiper

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,636 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low / uneven on inner tread edge

small crack to front number plate

Fail 31 Jan 2015 69,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low / uneven on inner tread edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,365 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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,225 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,225 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,211 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 OET is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

DE52 OET is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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