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EX52 TNJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,067 mi
Last recorded82,067 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 TNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side walls and tread blocks

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,780 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,780 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

cut to n/s/r tyre on tread area

engine management light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,334 miles

traction control warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,295 miles

Both headlamp beam redirectors causeing slight dimming of headlamps

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,932 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,843 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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 TNJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

EX52 TNJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EX52 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 TNJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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