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DG52 SCZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,607 mi
Last recorded137,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,607 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 137,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear near hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,538 miles

both sides sill damage

Fail 22 Sep 2017 128,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

both sides sill damage

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,780 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Braking system leaking rear brake pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front sleeve joint (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush split away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush split away (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,775 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,715 miles

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

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 SCZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

DG52 SCZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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