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SV52 TUJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,309 mi
Last recorded165,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 TUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 165,309 miles

Offside Front wing and door damaged ?[dented no sharp edges]

Fail 14 Jun 2018 165,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mtg bush weak . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mtg bush weak . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting and box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 147,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 139,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 130,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2012 114,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 103,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,035 miles

n/s rear tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,517 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 TUJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SV52 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV52 TUJ registered?

SV52 TUJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is SV52 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 TUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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