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VK52 XRV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 XRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 136,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

emissions test aborted due to high levels of smoke filling the garage

foot brake low

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,881 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,516 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,532 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 120,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs scored

Fail 18 Jul 2011 114,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 114,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 107,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 107,068 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,460 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 99,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 62,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

VK52 XRV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is VK52 XRV safe to buy?

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