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EY52 XWG

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,995 miles

advised nearside front steering rsck arm has slight play . advised offside front tyre stsrting to wear on inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,857 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 52,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 37,835 miles

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

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 XWG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY52 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

EY52 XWG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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