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VK52 HZU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,545 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 136,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure outer door handle is partially siezed on its pivot and sometimes is not sercuring proprerly (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

some front suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate as are the rear axle pivot bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,701 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 127,526 miles

Direction indicators not working the flasher unit just buzzes (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed the outer door handle pivot is sticky therefore not securing the latch properly (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,923 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ANYTHING LARGER THAN A GOLF BALL HANGING FROM THE INTERIOR MIRROR IS A FAIL (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 107,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 107,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,476 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs starting to corode

both sides rear brakes slightly binding

both sides rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,348 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,681 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,871 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 HZU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HZU, 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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What year was VK52 HZU registered?

VK52 HZU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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