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DY52 SFF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

233,776 mi
Last recorded233,776 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 SFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 233,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 233,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 227,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crash damage nearside front wing

Fail 11 Jul 2019 227,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crash damage nearside front wing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 213,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust pipe blowing

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Jul 2018 213,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust pipe blowing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 May 2017 200,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 189,757 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 189,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 179,004 miles

OSR brake slightly binding.

possible fuel leak however damp not dripping.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 164,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailpipe deteriorated/rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 164,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailpipe deteriorated/rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,097 miles

drivebelt and tensioner worn

lift in offside front top strut mount

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit

offside rear parking brake lever not fully returning

Fail 28 Feb 2013 156,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivebelt and tensioner worn

lift in offside front top strut mount

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear and nearside front tyres approaching legal limit

offside rear parking brake lever not fully returning

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,285 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight leak at front exhaust flexy pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2012 146,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight leak at front exhaust flexy pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,001 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 3 Mar 2011 134,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,565 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 121,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

turbo intercooler hose insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 109,651 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 94,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,741 miles

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,732 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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DY52 SFF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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