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VN52 MPF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,185 mi
Last recorded115,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,129 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 103,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 87,414 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc condition poor

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

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear brake disc condition poor

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,475 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,942 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,590 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,083 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 MPF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF registered?

VN52 MPF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is VN52 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 MPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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