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VK52 XSD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,584 mi
Last recorded228,584 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 228,584 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 228,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not release from reel. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative And O/S. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust cat converter exit pipework modified, but tampering cannot be proved.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic surround missing, risk of accidental release. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber strut corroded, in spring section.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer welded inlet pipework corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 228,553 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 215,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 206,510 miles

catalyst leaking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2018 199,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2018 199,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/phone mount ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 189,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 174,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 147,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 147,915 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,202 miles

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

chip to screen zone 'b'

cracking to nearside rear tyre on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre presure low

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge borderline

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear wiper blade torn

Washer jets require adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,765 miles

offside and nearside rear tryes worn low and close to legal limit at two mm

Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,864 miles

both front tyres on 1.6 / wipers smearing / wear in front discs

Fail 28 Oct 2006 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

both front tyres 1.6 / both wipers smearing / front brake discs wear

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 XSD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

VK52 XSD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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