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VN52 NTT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,647 mi
Last recorded223,647 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 223,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 217,847 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 6 May 2015 211,561 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not down to chords

Nearside steering arm slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 206,162 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fog lamp switch is stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2013 199,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 199,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine and traction control warning lights are on

number plates have raised numbers and letters

osf seat tilt and slide function inop

rear exheust mounting has cable tie on it

Pass 9 Jan 2012 193,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 193,347 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 174,940 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 156,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 156,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 141,355 miles

Center exhaust mount damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jan 2009 141,355 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Center exhaust mount damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 121,342 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2007 121,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2007 101,319 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 78,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 78,273 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 NTT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN52 NTT, 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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VN52 NTT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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