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EX52 KME

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,238 mi
Last recorded83,238 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 KME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,238 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,068 miles

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

Dipstick tube broken

E M L light on

Exhaust system rusty

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Kat lazy to operate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil level low

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,054 miles

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

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

Dipstick tube broken

E M L light on

Exhaust system rusty

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Kat lazy to operate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil level low

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil level low

Rear coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,841 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,601 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)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/r tyre shows signs of age related cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,601 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/r tyre shows signs of age related cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,744 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,079 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,217 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2009 49,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 49,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 41,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,616 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 KME is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EX52 KME, 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 EX52 KME registered?

EX52 KME is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is EX52 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 KME shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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