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VK52 VUV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,297 miles

Central exhaust bracket fractured

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,849 miles

Centre exh mount broken but is secure

Chip windscreen outside Zone A

NSF outer cv boot inner clip broken

Rear axle beam VERY rusty

Brake pad warning on dash + front brakes low

Fail 5 Oct 2016 115,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad warning on dash + front brakes low

Centre exh mount broken but is secure

Chip windscreen outside Zone A

NSF outer cv boot inner clip broken

Rear axle beam VERY rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,285 miles

slight seep n/s outer CV gaiter

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn/ corroded and scored

slight seep n/s outer CV gaiter

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 104,354 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,360 miles

corrosion on rear axle mountings

Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,360 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,140 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,517 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 VUV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

VK52 VUV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is VK52 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK52 VUV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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