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SV52 WUR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,574 mi
Last recorded152,574 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 152,574 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40x18 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40x18 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x18w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x18w 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,846 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 85,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,009 miles

brake discs some corrision

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2007 64,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake discs some corrision

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,474 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 WUR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WUR, 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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SV52 WUR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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