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EA52 LZL

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,519 mi
Last recorded120,519 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 110,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,234 miles

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,078 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,048 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,687 miles

all four tyres poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,128 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 LZL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA52 LZL, 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 EA52 LZL registered?

EA52 LZL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is EA52 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 LZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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