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DS52 CPO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,396 mi
Last recorded105,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking At Calliper (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Evidence of Coolant Leak at Front of Engine

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,356 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2016 94,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,884 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

traction control light on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

traction control light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,898 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,257 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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DS52 CPO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS52 CPO, 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 DS52 CPO registered?

DS52 CPO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is DS52 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 CPO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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