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SV52 HXR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,306 mi
Last recorded148,306 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 HXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 148,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 124,007 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2012 111,973 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)

Fail 28 May 2012 111,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,579 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 82,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,223 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake performance near limit 18% †

Fail 10 Nov 2006 46,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake performance near limit 18% †

Pass 8 Oct 2005 39,567 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SV52 HXR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV52 HXR, 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 SV52 HXR registered?

SV52 HXR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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