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EX52 KLZ

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,771 mi
Last recorded110,771 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 KLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,771 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 110,771 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,879 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,548 miles

Front Lower both sides suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear brakes have slight bind

all brake pipes coated but appear ok

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,233 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,187 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISED REPLACED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING ADVISED CHECK

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISED CLEANED AND SEALED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISED REPLACED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear ADVISE CHECK

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 72,258 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,258 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,678 miles

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

OSF TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

OSF TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,269 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 59,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,495 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN AND CORRODED. ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge , undershields fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,258 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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EX52 KLZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX52 KLZ, 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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EX52 KLZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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