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VK52 HPL

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,680 mi
Last recorded181,680 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 181,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 181,205 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 180,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 178,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 176,627 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 168,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 163,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 131,887 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damage

rear tyres both on 2mm

Fail 5 Oct 2013 131,887 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front number plate damage

rear tyres both on 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,646 miles

Airbag fault lamp is illuminated

Centre exhaust mount is insecure

Front registration plates is smashed

Handprake has excess travel

Offside handbrake cable is damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 116,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Airbag fault lamp is illuminated

Centre exhaust mount is insecure

Front registration plates is smashed

Handprake has excess travel

Offside handbrake cable is damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,595 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in spare tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Wipers are starting to deteriorate

all Tyres are low on tread

front registration plate is damaged

offside Handbrake cable is damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,843 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wipers are starting to deteriorate

front Registration plate is cracked

front brake Discs are lipped

rear brake Discs are heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Wipers are starting to deteriorate

front Registration plate is cracked

front brake Discs are lipped

rear brake Discs are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,287 miles

Front number plate is badly damaged.

O/S/R wheel is binding.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front number plate is badly damaged.

O/S/R wheel is binding.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,105 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 74,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,492 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s , both rear tyres low & perishing , Engine undershield fitted restricting inspection .

Nail in nearside rear 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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VK52 HPL 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 75%.

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 VK52 HPL, 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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VK52 HPL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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