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EX52 PDZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,826 mi
Last recorded177,826 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 PDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 177,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 174,169 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 29 Mar 2016 174,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,396 miles

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

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

center exhaust braket broken but still supported

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,396 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust braket broken but still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2014 159,533 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

wheel allignment fault

Fail 3 Mar 2014 159,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

wheel allignment fault

Pass 26 Feb 2013 148,645 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 148,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 132,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,819 miles

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

front no plate cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 90,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,879 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 PDZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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