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VA52 NVG

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner/outer seals corrded in parts. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,425 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner/outer seals corrded in parts. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 94,035 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 94,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,314 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Headlamp Washer Inop (Xenon Headlight)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,314 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Headlamp Washer Inop (Xenon Headlight)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,968 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,032 miles

offside front top suspension mounting has slight movement

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,295 miles

nearside handbrake reading not as good as offside.

Fail 6 Oct 2007 53,824 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outter side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,839 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,838 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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VA52 NVG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA52 NVG, 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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VA52 NVG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 NVG safe to buy?

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