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VN52 MFO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Very slight binding felt when rotating offside rear wheel.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 127,776 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing & door corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 120,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,331 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,817 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,850 miles

both rear tyres nearing limits

Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,850 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing limits

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,979 miles

n/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm )

Fail 20 Dec 2007 57,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,563 miles

rear number plate slight water damage

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 MFO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN52 MFO, 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 VN52 MFO registered?

VN52 MFO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for VN52 MFO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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