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VK52 AXS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,704 mi
Last recorded165,704 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 AXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 165,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 155,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 155,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 147,478 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 134,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 134,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 123,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,433 miles

radiator cooling fan jammed

Fail 25 Sep 2008 83,432 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front disc inner facing corroded

radiator cooling fan jammed

Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,957 miles

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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VK52 AXS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK52 AXS, 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 VK52 AXS registered?

VK52 AXS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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