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EX52 NZK

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,490 mi
Last recorded124,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,490 miles

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

coolant level low

o/s/f seat tilt lever not working

Fail 15 Jan 2013 124,490 miles

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

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

coolant level low

o/s/f seat tilt lever not working

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,387 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 115,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,830 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 105,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,068 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,800 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,259 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 NZK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX52 NZK?

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What year was EX52 NZK registered?

EX52 NZK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is EX52 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NZK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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