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DG52 MXR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,996 mi
Last recorded201,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 MXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 201,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 201,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 201,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 189,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 189,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 165,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 151,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 151,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 139,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 126,432 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 112,313 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 112,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,045 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,689 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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DG52 MXR 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 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 DG52 MXR, 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 DG52 MXR registered?

DG52 MXR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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