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SV52 RKX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,143 miles

front brake imbalance just met requirements

o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,921 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 24 May 2017 134,415 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 May 2016 124,094 miles

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 17 May 2016 124,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 7 May 2015 117,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 May 2015 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 110,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front cradle bushes split

o/s/f tyre near the wearbands

Fail 1 May 2014 110,982 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front cradle bushes split

o/s/f tyre near the wearbands

Fail 1 Aug 2013 104,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,405 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,554 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 36,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,451 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,451 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 RKX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

SV52 RKX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SV52 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 RKX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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