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EX52 MFV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,340 mi
Last recorded156,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,340 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed

Advise o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 10 Jan 2018 156,339 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Advise n/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed

Pass 5 Jan 2017 150,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 150,228 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,272 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded just by the fuel tank, where pipe connects to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked on outer side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,429 miles

nsf and osr tyre cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 134,829 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2013 134,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,552 miles

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

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

inner face of nearside rear brake disc quite badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 121,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,550 miles

front tyres inner edge's run off.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres inner edge's run off.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,559 miles

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

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

Rear center seat belt slow to uncoil

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 MFV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

EX52 MFV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is EX52 MFV safe to buy?

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