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VK52 JBX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,881 mi
Last recorded189,881 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 JBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 189,881 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 172,561 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 172,561 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,334 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 145,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 120,478 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

number plates in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2016 120,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

number plates in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 109,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,604 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both fuel pipes slightly damp at fuel cooler

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,976 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,064 miles

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

front number plate poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,380 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 77,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JBX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JBX, 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 JBX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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