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EY52 TWE

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,465 mi
Last recorded134,465 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 TWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 134,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,185 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 133,185 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 127,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,050 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,367 miles

slight play in n/s tie rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,757 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 85,193 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 51,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,909 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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EY52 TWE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY52 TWE, 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 EY52 TWE registered?

EY52 TWE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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