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DF52 DJU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,887 mi
Last recorded84,887 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,424 miles

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 31,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 29,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front rear wishbone rear bushes slight perished but secure

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,638 miles

front rear wishbone rear bushes slight perished but secure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,098 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,750 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 15,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF52 DJU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DF52 DJU, 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

How do I check the history of DF52 DJU?

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What year was DF52 DJU registered?

DF52 DJU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DF52 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 DJU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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