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EO52 HKN

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,592 mi
Last recorded171,592 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 HKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre got 2 puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 171,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre got 2 puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 162,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 154,510 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

check engine light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 154,484 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

check engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,053 miles

Engine man warning light on

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 137,777 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 137,777 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 133,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,837 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 14,781 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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EO52 HKN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO52 HKN, 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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EO52 HKN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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