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VN52 NXA

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,624 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

headlight images poor

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

headlight images poor

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,146 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML Light on

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,997 miles

nearside front and rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,959 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 72,056 miles

footbrake travel slightly long/slightly creeps

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear coil spring corroding in areas

offside front tyre on 3-4mm

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 7 May 2013 72,056 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

footbrake travel slightly long/slightly creeps

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear coil spring corroding in areas

offside front tyre on 3-4mm

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 8 May 2012 65,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 65,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 58,490 miles

both front side repeaters starting to show white light

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on 1,6 mm wearing on outer edge and has a nail in it

Pass 24 May 2010 51,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pad linings getting low.

n/s rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 19 May 2009 45,826 miles

o/s front tyre low on presure.

o/s front wiper blade split.

Pass 29 May 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,803 miles

Corrosion inner edge - rear discs †Scuff on offside front alloy wheel

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,253 miles

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NXA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

VN52 NXA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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