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DG52 MWX

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 MWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both inner at subframe.] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides at inner wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both inner at subframe.] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides at inner wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,235 miles

E.m.L On.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2017 104,917 miles

EML LIGHT IS ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

HAND BRAKE JUST MET PASSING SPECS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

WIPERS WORN , DRY & NOISY

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,828 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated, leaking some grease

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pips have a damp residue on them but I can not see a leak at time of test

Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pips have a damp residue on them but I can not see a leak at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

froint brake discs slightly warn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,217 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,941 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both Front tyres Worn On The Edges

Rear Nearside Tyre Low Tread

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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DG52 MWX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG52 MWX, 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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DG52 MWX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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