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DY52 HNV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 90,783 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear disc has surface corrosion

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,761 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear discs

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,514 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,514 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,896 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish slightly

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish slightly

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,950 miles

n/s/r tyre's sidewall slight cracking

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre's sidewall slight cracking

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,634 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,627 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbone (rear bushes) starting to break out

front pads low,

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 52,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,319 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DY52 HNV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY52 HNV, 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

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What year was DY52 HNV registered?

DY52 HNV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is DY52 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 HNV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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