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EA52 CKP

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,795 mi
Last recorded155,795 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 CKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 155,795 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 155,795 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 149,657 miles

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

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

Advise screen scratched

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,861 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 141,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 135,320 miles

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

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

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

front bumper scuffed

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs excessively pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper scuffed

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs excessively pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 117,844 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 117,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 104,665 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 79,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,446 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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EA52 CKP 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 60%.

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 EA52 CKP, 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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EA52 CKP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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