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VK52 XRW

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 XRW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts on limit ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 132,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts on limit ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,880 miles

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern . headlamp lens faded a lot

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern . headlamp lens faded a lot

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking and pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,278 miles

Central Rear Upper HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT PART INOP

Front BRAKE INBALANCE HIGH

Offside Front TRACK ROD BOOT SLIGHT CRACKING

Fail 31 Jan 2017 128,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Upper HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT PART INOP

Front BRAKE INBALANCE HIGH

Offside Front TRACK ROD BOOT SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,467 miles

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL ONE PART INOP

Offside Front HEADLAMP DIS COLOURED AND POOR IMAGE

Offside Front TRACK ROD BOOT CRACKING

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing BOLT MISSING DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL ONE PART INOP

Offside Front HEADLAMP DIS COLOURED AND POOR IMAGE

Offside Front TRACK ROD BOOT CRACKING

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,926 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,802 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,532 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,580 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,323 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,624 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 XRW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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