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EX52 NZW

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 178,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 170,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 170,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 164,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 158,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 154,995 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 154,982 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 150,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,062 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner brake pads look to be getting low??

both track rod ends boots detiriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,898 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 136,898 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 114,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,984 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,763 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 109,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,876 miles

advise not much reserve travel parking brake

advise rear brake pads low.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,224 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,265 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 60,836 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 NZW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

EX52 NZW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is EX52 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NZW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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