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VN52 KKJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,135 mi
Last recorded163,135 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 KKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 163,135 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2014 157,851 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 157,851 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 150,513 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 150,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,726 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear low

nearside front CV gaiter inner securing clip insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 127,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 127,743 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,129 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 118,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 103,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 82,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,453 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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VN52 KKJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN52 KKJ, 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 VN52 KKJ registered?

VN52 KKJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is VN52 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 KKJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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