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VN52 NWZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,217 mi
Last recorded123,217 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit (on 3mm)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit (on 3mm)

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit (on 3mm)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,215 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,207 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,260 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 NWZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

VN52 NWZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is VN52 NWZ safe to buy?

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